President, PM greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi

"Let us on this day recall the life and ideals of Hazrat Mohammed Saheb and re-dedicate ourselves to the service of humanity," he said.

New Delhi, Dec 12 President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, which is celebrated as the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.

"Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen in India and abroad on Milad-un-Nabi," Mukherjee tweeted.

Heartiest greetings & best wishes to all my fellow countrymen, in India and abroad on Milad-un-Nabi #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) December 12, 2016

"May Holy Prophet's message inspire us to work towards universal brotherhood, compassion, tolerance and well-being of all," the President said in a series of tweets.

May Holy Prophet’s message, inspire us to work towards universal brotherhood, compassion, tolerance & well-being of all #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) December 12, 2016

"Let us on this day recall the life and ideals of Hazrat Mohammed Saheb and re-dedicate ourselves to the service of humanity," he said.

Let us on this day recall the life & ideals of Hazrat Mohammed Saheb & re-dedicate ourselves to the service of humanity #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) December 12, 2016

Modi tweeted: "Greetings on Milad-un-Nabi. May this occasion deepen the spirit of harmony and unity in our society, and may there always be peace and prosperity."

Greetings on Milad-un-Nabi. May this occasion deepen the spirit of harmony & unity in our society & may there always be peace & prosperity.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2016

IANS