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Last Updated : Sunday, 10 July 2022 (12:58 IST)

Vice-prez, PM Modi, Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, others extend Eid greetings

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Publish: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 (12:58 IST) Updated: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 (12:58 IST)
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New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and others on Sunday extended their warm wishes to the people especially the Muslim brethren on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid.

"My warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety, Eid-ul-Adha epitomises the spirit of sacrifice and devotion to God. It is an occasion to ‘share and care’ and show compassion towards the needy and poor," the VP said in a series of tweets.



He expressed hope 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 said.

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, 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."



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." (UNI)
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