President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi Greet nation on Id-E-Milad

[Hindustani78]

President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Modi tweeted their Milad-un-Nabi wishes. (File)

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pre...ra-modi-greet-nation-on-milad-un-nabi-1782737

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, which marks the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.

Mawlid is observed as the Islamic prophet's birthday and is commemorated in Rabi'al-awwal, the third month in the religious calendar.

"On the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the Prophet's birthday, good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad," President Kovind said in a tweet.

While PM Modi said: "Greetings on Id-E-Milad. May the teachings of Prophet Mohammad further the spirit of harmony in our society."

The date of Mawlid varies around the world because it is based on the lunar calendar. In most countries the Muslim festival was observed on Friday. At other places, the celebrations began at sunset on Thursday.

But in some parts of India, Karnataka and Telangana, the festival did not start until Saturday because the moon was not sighted until later.

**************

Prime Minister's Office
02-December, 2017 09:07 IST
PM extends greetings on Id-E-Milad


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of Id-E-Milad.

“Greetings on Id-E-Milad. May the teachings of Prophet Mohammad further the spirit of harmony in our society”, the Prime Minister said.

****