Hawzah News Agency (Vienna, Austria) – Head of Imam Ali Islamic Center in Vienna, Austria offered Christmas greetings in a massage; he congratulated the birth anniversary of Prophet Jesus (as)  and wished Christians worldwide a prosperous new year.

In his message, Hujjat al-Islam Mohsen Zadeh reiterated that "Jesus (as) was among the arch prophets of Allah and therefore he could have not tolerated injustice and oppression." He added, "Jesus was not secluded from his society as he lived an active life; right after his birth he uttered the words of obedience to Allah and believed he was appointed by Allah almighty to  promote the acts of worship and prayers among people,"

Vienna's Friday Prayer leader further expressed hope that through promoting interfaith dialogue, there will be more peace, friendship and security among nations of the world and as a result the terrorist radical groups will be eradicated.

"I wish you all a happy, healthy prosperous new year," he concluded in his message.

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