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President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari have greeted the people on the eve of Eid al-Adha. In his message, the President said the festival epitomizes trust, compassion, sacrifice and forgiveness.
Mr Mukherjee asked people to recall the selfless sacrifice made by Hazrat Ibrahim and strive to lessen the pain of the suffering and needy. He hoped that the festival strengthens efforts to enhance universal brotherhood, peace and harmony in society.
In his message, the Vice President said, the festival highlights the virtues of sacrifice and compassion and inspires to inculcate the spirit of sacrifice, sympathy and brotherhood in society.