President, Vice Prez greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, and appealed to them to recall his message to work towards universal brotherhood, tolerance and well-being of all.

"On the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Holy Prophet, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen, in India and abroad," Mukherjee said in a message on the eve of Milad-un- Nabi.

"May the message of the Holy Prophet inspire us to work towards universal brotherhood, compassion, tolerance and the well-being of all. Let us on this day recall the life and ideals of Hazrat Mohammed Saheb and re-dedicate ourselves to the service of humanity," the President said.

Vice President Hamid Ansari, in his message, said the Holy Prophet showed the humanity the righteous path of compassion and universal brotherhood.

"Convey my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi/ Id-E-Milad, celebrated as the Birthday of Prophet Mohammed," Ansari said in his message.

The Holy Prophet showed the humanity the righteous path of compassion and universal brotherhood, he said.

"May His eternal message continue to guide us to building a peaceful and harmonious society," Ansari said.