President and Vice-President of India greet people on the eve of Idu’l Zuha

In his message,the President said, “On the occasion of Idu’l Zuha, I extend warm greetings and good wishes to all Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad.

The festival of Idu’l Zuha epitomizes trust, compassion, sacrifice and forgiveness. Let us on this day recall the selfless sacrifice made by Hazrat Ibrahim and engage in the service of humanity. Let us strive to lessen the pain of the suffering and needy. May this festival strengthen our efforts to enhance universal brotherhood, peace and harmony in society."

Vice President M. Hamid Ansari, in his message, said, "Id-ul-Zuha highlights the virtues of sacrifice and compassion in our lives and inspires us to inculcate the spirit of sacrifice, sympathy and brotherhood in our society.

I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Id-ul-Zuha’. Id-ul-Zuha highlights the virtues of sacrifice and compassion in our lives. The festival inspires us to inculcate the spirit of sacrifice, sympathy and brotherhood in our society. May this festival bring peace, harmony and prosperity in our country.”