President, VP, PM send Eid greetings

President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Zuha, saying the festival brings harmony, peace and happiness in our lives.

"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.

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.