Politicians, celebrities wish Indians Eid Mubarak

On the auspicious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, wishes have poured in from politicians, personalities and celebrities from across the country.

The festival is celebrated to mark the end of the holy month of Ramzan. President of India Ram Nath Kovind extended his wishes and wrote:

"All nations, especially the country and Muslim brothers and sisters, sincerely congratulate Eid. The festival of Eid al-Fitr ripening our trust in charity and brotherhood. I hope it will be a happy opportunity to fill our lives with joy and happiness."

Several party leaders sent their wishes through Twitter. Here's what Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote:

The Trinamool supremo also attended the yearly Namaz gathering and addressed thousands of devotees at Red Road, Kolkata.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid a visit to Union Minister MA Naqvi's on the occasion: 

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Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain offered prayers at a Parliament Street mosque.

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted: 

B-Town celebrities did their part as they sent their wishes and regards. Here's what Sanjay Dutt had to say: 

"May this holy day of Eid be a source of blessing, joy and happiness!."

Actor Akshay Kumar wished and wrote: 

The Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations were vibrant across the country. In Hyderabad, scores of kurta clad men and children made their way to Mecca Masjid. In Delhi, at the Jama Masjid, thousands came out to share the festival's joy. Engaging in charity and sharing special delicacies like Seviyan (Vermicelli) are some of the activities undertaken during Ramzan. The festival also marks the end of the month-long fasting observed by Muslims across the world.