Prez, VP, and PM extend Eid-ul-Adha greetings
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and others on Sunday greeted the people of India, especially the Muslims, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid.
The President posted his greetings in Hindi and Urdu that read: "Greetings to all the countrymen, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters, on the occasion of Eid-uz-Zuha. The festival of Eid-uz-Zuha is a symbol of sacrifice and human service. Let us take this occasion to resolve to dedicate ourselves to the service of mankind and work for the prosperity and overall development of the country."
Vice President Venkaih Naidu said in his message: "My warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety, Eid-ul-Adha epitomizes the spirit of sacrifice and devotion to God. It is an occasion to ‘share and care’ and show compassion towards the needy and poor," VP said in a series of tweets."
He hoped that the festival will strengthen the spirit of unity and brotherhood in society by bringing people closer to one another.
"May the noble ideals associated with Eid-ul-Adha enrich our lives with peace and harmony, and bring prosperity to our country," Naidu wrote.
Extending his greetings, the PM in a tweet wrote, "Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha. May this festival inspire us to work towards furthering the spirit of collective well-being and prosperity for the good of humankind."
In a tweet, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, "Good wishes and greetings on Eid-ul-Adha. May the harmonious spirit of this festival bring peace and prosperity in the nation and strengthen our unity and brotherhood."
"Greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Hope this day brings happiness and prosperity all across. May everybody be healthy and live in harmony. Eid Mubarak!," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju in a tweet wrote, "Extending my warm greetings to all on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. May everybody be healthy and happy Eid Mubarak."
BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda in a tweet said, "Best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. May this day lead to greater harmony, unity and brotherhood amongst our people. I wish everyone joy and abundance on this day."
Congress president Sonia Gandhi in a message said, "Eid-ul-Adha is a festival of sacrifice and brotherhood which inspires us for the betterment of mankind."
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in a tweet wrote, "Eid Mubarak! May the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Adha usher in the spirit of togetherness and bring peace, prosperity and happiness for all."
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