President Rouhani congratulates Ireland’s National Day

The Iranian president in his message prayed God for health and prosperity of the Irish president and people.

In Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March, is the equivalent of a national day and has been a public holiday for many years.

St Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is observed as national holiday in Ireland.

People hold parades and festivals to celebrate Irish culture on the day.

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