New Delhi, June 5: Prominent leaders including President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, among others, greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. People across the nation thronged mosques to offers prayers for Eid and wished each other on the sacred occasion.

President Ram Nath Kovind extended greetings on the pious occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. The President took to Twitter to wish people of the nation. " to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. The festival of Idu’l Fitr strengthens our belief in charity, fraternity and compassion. May this happy occasion bring joy and prosperity to everyone’s lives", Kovind tweeted. Eid 2019 Date in India: Know When Is Eid al-Fitr And Significance of Biggest Islamic Festival. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted people of the nation on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid. "May this special day ignite the spirit of harmony and compassion and peace in our society. May everyone be blessed with happiness", the Prime Minister tweeted.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter to greet people of the nation on the joyous occasion of Eid. "  and my best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of  ", Gandhi tweeted.

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted the people on the eve of Id-ul-Fitr. In a message, he said that Id-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan and it is a celebration of sincere devotion, charity, brotherhood and gratitude to the Almighty. The essence of the festival lies in the sharing of love and joy with each other, he added.

Jagan Reddy, who took oath as the Chief Minister in May wished people on the occasion of Eid. "To all my Muslim brethren, ! On this happy occasion, I wish you and your family, good health, happiness and prosperity", he tweeted.

Id-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan. The festival is a celebration of sincere devotion, charity, brotherhood and gratitude to the Almighty. The essence of the festival lies in the sharing of love and joy with each other.  

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