Parsi community is celebrating New Year i.e. Navroz today. Community members are visiting agiaries and offer prayers with friends and family members.

Akashvani correspondent reports, in Persian ‘Nav’ stands for ‘new’ while ‘Roz’ means ‘day’ which literally translates to ‘new day’. Mumbai has a sizable population of Parsi community and many agiary. Parsi community members have been offering prayers in these agiaries since morning. Their houses are decorated with rangoli and flowers. Many Parsi homes have prepared traditional delicacies like ravo and suterfeni along with others. 
 
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Parsi New Year Navroz.
 
In her message, President Murmu said that the Parsi community has made a significant contribution to the development of the nation through their vision, hard work, cosmopolitan outlook, and spirit of entrepreneurship. She hoped that this festival of Navroz brings happiness and prosperity to all.
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also extended best wishes on the special occasion of Parsi New Year. In a tweet, Mr Modi said that India takes great pride in the culture and traditions of the Parsi community. He added that this community has significantly enriched our national progress.