PM Modi, President, Vice-President wish nation Eid-ul-Fitr

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari have extended their heartily greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr,.

Wishing peace and harmony to the society, PM Modi President took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish the nation.

My greetings and best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special day deepen the spirit of harmony and peace in society.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016

May the Eid celebrations inspire each one of us to follow the path of love and universal brotherhood #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) July 7, 2016

"I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to the citizen of our country on the joyous occasion of Id-ul-Fitr. May the noble ideals that mark Id-ul-Fitr enrich our lives with peace, prosperity and the spirit of humanity. It reaffirms our abiding faith in the spirit of compassion and charity,” said Vice-President Hamid Ansari.

Interestingly, Modi also wished the festival to the Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Spoke to President Rouhani, President Ghani, PM Nawaz Sharif, PM Sheikh Hasina & President Yameen and greeted them on Eid.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016

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