The Gujarati community all over the world is today celebrating their new year, ie, Bestu Varas. The community celebrates the New Year after Diwali to mark the beginning of a new fiscal year.
Greeting people on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet hoped that the New Year will bring happiness, prosperity and good health for the people.
"Today, a day after Diwali, Gujaratis mark the start of a New Year. Saal Mubarak to Gujaratis across the world. May this be a joy filled year," the prime minister tweeted.
The day is of special significance for traders and businessmen as it marks the beginning of a financial year for them and hence, new ledgers are opened on this day.