India celebrates Eid-ul-Azha |
The festival of Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across India. The faithful followers of Islam offered their Eid prayers in Eidgahs and mosques. In national capital Delhi, main Eid congregations were held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri mosque and Shahi Eidgah. Special arrangements have also been made for festival celebrations in the Jammu and Kashmir region. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu have greeted the people on the occasion. In his message, President Kovind said, Eid symbolizes love, fraternity and service to humanity. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said, the festival is an ode to the virtues of devotion, faith and sacrifice and inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity. Mr Naidu hoped that the festivities will strengthen the spirit of generosity and bring people closer to one another. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. In a tweet, Modi expressed hope that the festival will further the spirit of peace and happiness in the society.
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