PM greets people on occasion of Eid

He hoped that the festival strengthens the bond of peace, unity and brotherhood in the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and hoped that the festival strengthens the bond of peace, unity and brotherhood in the country.

"Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this auspicious day strengthen the bond of peace, unity & brotherhood across our Nation," the Prime Minister said in his message.

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country today.

Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.