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Kovind, Modi, Rahul greet people on Eid

Last Updated : 25 May 2020 04:58:19 PM IST

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President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday greeted people on Eid-ul-Fitr.

The President tweeted: "Eid Mubarak! This festival is an expression of love, fraternity, peace, and harmony. Eid reaffirms our belief in sharing with and caring for the vulnerable and needy. Let us carry the spirit of giving (zakaat) on this Eid and follow social distancing norms to contain coronavirus spread."

عید مبارک! یہ تیوہار محبت، امن اور اخوت کا مظہر ہے۔ عید پر ہمیں سماج کے ضرورت مند افراد کا درد بانٹنے اور انھیں خوشیوں میں شریک کرنے کا حوصلہ ملتا ہے۔ آیٔیے اس مبارک موقعے پر ہم انفاق (زکوٰۃ) کے جذبے کو مضبوط بنایٔیں اور کووڈ- 19 کے انسداد کے لئے سوشل ڈسٹینسنگ کی پابندی کریں ۔
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 25, 2020

The Prime Minister said that the special occasion furthers the spirit of compassion.

"Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special occasion further the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. May everyone be healthy and prosperous," Modi tweeted.

Eid Mubarak!

Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special occasion further the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. May everyone be healthy and prosperous.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2020

Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter: "Eid Mubarak to each and every one of you."

आप सभी को ईद मुबारक!

Eid Mubarak to each and every one of you.#HappyEid
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 25, 2020

Eid is being celebrated in most part of the country on Monday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

On Sunday, prominent Muslim clerics in Delhi had appealed to people to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday while adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms in view of the coronavirus outbreak.