KATHMANDU, Oct 5: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended her best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival, 2079 BS. 

In a message of best wishes given today, the head-of-state has wished all Nepalis across the world peace, happiness and prosperity. "May this festival inspire the entire Nepali community to further contribute to building a  just, equitable, and civilized society by further strengthening the socio-cultural unity and bond," the President has said in the message.   

She said she hopes such festivals would help promote ethnic, lingual, cultural and geographical ties among the Nepalis by cultivating the feelings of goodwill, tolerance and mutual cooperation among them. "I hope the festival will eventually contribute to further consolidating national integrity. "

Nepalis are observing Bijaya Dashami, the tenth day of the 15-day long festival, by receiving tika, jamara and blessings from their seniors today.

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