President, Vice-President and PM greet nation on Id-ul-Fitr

In a message, the President said the festival brings joy and happiness on the culmination of the month of holy Ramzan, a period of fasting, prayer and charity."May this festival strengthen our faith in oneness, compassion and tolerance and instill in us a sense of brotherhood and goodwill towards all," she said.

The Vice President, in his message, hoped that the auspicious occasion would bring amity, prosperity and happiness."Eid, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramzan, is associated with sacrifice, kindness and help for the needy," the Prime Minister said, adding the festival which is a thanksgiving in the name of god would usher in peace, prosperity and happiness.

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said, "it is not only a pious and joyous occasion but also an appropriate time when we rise above our narrow considerations to think about those who are less-privileged"