New Delhi: The world celebrates Eid-ul-Zuha on Monday and While India's waking up to the festivities, President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Mamohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi greeted the nation on the occasion.
"On the festive occasion of Eid-ul Zuha, I express my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens and to my Muslim brothers and sisters, in particular," Patil said in her message.
"May this unique festival strengthen the foundations of national unity and harmony and inspire us to work for the well-being of human beings," she said.
Vice President Hamid Ansari said the festival highlights the virtues of sacrifice and inspires mankind for inculcating the spirit of compassion and love towards the downtrodden.
"May the spirit of this occasion bring harmony, peace and happiness in our lives," he said.
In a separate message, the Prime Minister said it was an occasion to reaffirm the commitment to work for the welfare of those who are less privileged.
"May Eid-ul Zuha bring peace, prosperity and joy for everyone," Singh said.
Eid-ul Zuha or the festival of sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims across the world to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God, according to Islamic scriptures.
The festival is celebrated annually on the 10th day of Zil-Hajj, the last month of the lunar Islamic calendar, which this year falls on November 7.
With additional information from PTI
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