President Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Eid al-Adha

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Greeting people on Eid al-Adha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that the festival will further the spirit of peace and happiness in the society.

Eid al-Adha, also called festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated on Monday. “My best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. I hope it furthers the spirit of peace and happiness in our society. Eid Mubarak!,” the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid, is marked by by sacrificing an animal that is close to the devotees as they prove their devotion. Devotees then distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and also to the poor and the needy.

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted the nation. “Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers & sisters in India and abroad,” he tweeted.

“Idu’I Zuha symbolizes love, fraternity and service to humanity. Let us commit ourselves to these universal values that represent our composite culture,” he further wrote.