NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday extended his wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi, which marks the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
Taking to micoblogging site Twitter, President Kovind extended "good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad." He further said that Prophet Muhammad's message of universal brotherhood and compassion "inspires us to work for well being of all."
On the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad. His message of universal brotherhood and compassion inspires us to work for well being of all.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 10, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished the nation on the Prophet's birthday. He said that he was inspired by the words of Prophet Muhammad and hoped that "this day further the spirit of harmony and compassion in society." PM Modi further said, "May there be peace all around."
Greetings on Milad-Un-Nabi. Inspired by the thoughts of Prophet Muhammad, may this day further the spirit of harmony and compassion in society. May there be peace all around.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2019
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also conveyed his wishes to the nation on Milad-Un-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of the Prophet and said that Prophet Mohammad preached love, peace, compassion, universal brotherhood and empathy. He showed humanity the path of righteousness and virtue.
I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, celebrated to commemorate the birth of Prophet Mohammad. #MiladUnNabi
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) November 10, 2019
The Vice President further said, "I hope that this celebration of the life of the Prophet will strengthen the spirit of generosity and charity and bring people closer to one another. May His eternal message continue to guide us in building a peaceful and harmonious society."
I hope that this celebration of the life of the Prophet will strengthen the spirit of generosity and charity and bring people closer to one another. May His eternal message continue to guide us in building a peaceful and harmonious society.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) November 10, 2019
Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated during the third month according to the Islamic calendar. It is also known as Mawlid or Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif. Prophet was born on the 12th day of Rabee ul Awwal in Mecca in 570 CE.
In 2019, the Sunni community will celebrate it on November 10 and the Shia community will pay tribute to the birth of Prophet Muhammad on November 15.
