India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President Droupadi Murmu led the nation on Thursday in greeting everyone on the occasion of Muslim festival of Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi said he hoped that the feelings of brotherhood and kindness would grow among his countrymen.
"Greetings on Milad an-Nabi. May the spirit of brotherhood and kindness be furthered in our society. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!"
President Murmu, in a message posted in Hindi and Urdu, called on her countrymen to come together and work toward the welfare of humanity.
"On the auspicious day of Eid an-Nabi, I congratulate all countrymen, especially Muslim brothers and sisters. On the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad's birth, we must all take a vow to work toward the welfare of humanity with communal harmony and brotherhood," the translation of the President's tweet read.
How is Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi Celebrated?
Generally, on this special day, Muslims dress up in new clothes, offer prayers and wish all friends and relations a good life, success, and welfare.
People congregate in mosques or shrines as they start their day with a morning prayer. Some of them also take part in religious processions on this day.
In India, most people send greetings to their Muslim friends or colleagues saying 'Eid Mubarak!'.