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President Kovind, PM Modi wishes people on Eid al-Adha
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers & sisters in India and abroad. On this special day of Eid-ul-Zuha, we celebrate the sacred spirit of sacrifice. Let us resolve to work together for unity and fraternity in our shared society #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 22, 2018
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Taking to his official Twitter handle, President urged people to 'work together for unity and fraternity in our shared society.'
Best wishes on Id-ul-Zuha. May this day deepen the spirit of compassion and brotherhood in our society.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 22, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media to send his warm greetings to the people of the country on the occasion.
Eid al-Adha, also known as "Sacrifice Feast" and 'Bakri Eid' honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Muslims sacrifice a sheep or goat and share the meat with their family, neighbours and the poor on this occasion. (ANI)