New Delhi

President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.

Prime Minister Modi took to Twitter to post his greetings. He said:Eid Mubarak! Best wishes on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day further the spirit of collective empathy, harmony and inclusivity in the service of the greater good.

Eid Mubarak!

Best wishes on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day further the spirit of collective empathy, harmony and inclusivity in the service of greater good.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2021

In his message, President Kovind said:  "Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens. Eid-ul-Zuha is a festival to express regard for the spirit of love and sacrifice and to work together for unity and fraternity in an inclusive society. Let us resolve to follow COVID-19 guidelines and work for the happiness of all," the President tweeted.

Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens. Eid-uz-Zuha is a festival to express regard for the spirit of love and sacrifice, and to work together for unity and fraternity in an inclusive society. Let us resolve to follow COVID-19 guidelines and work for happiness of all.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2021

President Kovind greeted people in Hindi, English and urdu languages separately.

Eid-ul-Zuha, also known as Bakrid is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, and two days after the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage in the last month of the Islamic calendar. Traditionally, the starting date of this festival depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon.

 The festival marks the end of Hajj and involves animal sacrifice as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice to Allah.