Publish Date: 24 December 2020 - 12:00

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif extended congratulations on the advent of Christmas to all Christians around the world.

"The birth of Spirit of God—Jesus, revered by all Muslims as a great prophet—is a joyous occasion for ALL mankind," Zarif tweeted on Thursday.

"I wish all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season."

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