KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Founding President of Non-Resident Nepal Associations (NRNA) Dr. Upendra Mahato has wished peace, prosperity, good health and happiness to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Makar Sankranti and the Maghi festival.

Giving a best wishes message on the Maghi festival today, Founding President Dr. Mahato has said each festival of Nepal has its own importance and they have played a significant role in establishing the Nepal’s distinct identity in the world.

Mahato expressed his belief that such festivals helped people maintain mutual harmony and fraternity and further strengthen national unity in the country rich in geographical, cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversities.

He wished that MakarSankranti and Maghi Festival remaining as one of the major festivals within the Nepali culture inspire all the Nepalis to keep mutual unity, goodwill, friendship and tolerance intact by spreading the message of peace.