New Delhi, Nov 25: President A P J Abdul Kalam today extended Eid-ul Fitr greetings to the people and said the day is a "milestone in human life". "Every Eid-ul Fitr is indeed a milestone in human life as the day is the culmination of 30 days of prayers and fasting leading to sharing of one's earnings and happiness with the needy with gratitude," he said in his message.

Kalam said, "I send my greetings to all our people in India and abroad on this auspicious occasion." Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in his greetings said, "May the noble ideals of the festival unite us all in a common brotherhood of humanity and fill our lives with peace, prosperity, happiness and social harmony."

Bureau Report