President Ram Chandra Paudel has extended best wishes on the occasion of Christmas, a festival of Christian community, today. 

He wished the festival inspired everyone to foster peace, love and harmony among Nepalis.

The festival would help strengthen a national unity in Nepal which is a country of diversity, the Head of State said, adding that the festival like Christmas also fosters cultural identity and religious faith. 

Tolerance lies in the community with diverse faiths, he reminded.

The Christian people celebrate Christmas (December 25) amid fanfare every year. 

Various sorts of programs are also organized to observe the Christ Day in Nepal, the President stated in the message.