In a post in his social network account, Rouhani sent New Year’s greetings to Jews around the world on Sunday, just in time for the Jewish Rosh Hashana holiday that begins at sundown Sunday evening.

“May our shared Abrahamic roots deepen respect and bring peace and mutual understanding,” Rouhani said in his message.

He also wished a happy new year for the Jewish community using the Hebrew expression “L’Shanah Tovah,” which means “Have a good year.”

This is not the first time the Iranian president has extended such wishes. Earlier in 2013, he had also wished a blessed Rosh Hashanah.

“As the sun is about to set here in Tehran, I wish all Jews, especially Iranian Jews, a blessed Rosh Hashanah,” Rouhani had noted at the time in his Twitter account.

Rosh Hashanah, a two-day celebration, is considered one of the most important Jewish holidays and the beginning of the New Year.