Pondy Lt Guv, CM extend Bakrid greetings

Press Trust of India  |  Puducherry 

Lt Governor and V Narayanasamy extended their greetings to people of Muslim community on the eve of Bakrid.

In her message, said, "true spirit of celebration of Bakrid (Eid Ul Zuha) is to follow and propagate principles of compassion, peace, sacrifice and brotherhood."

The former IPS also said she wished that the festival bestowed happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people.

"I extend my greetings and best wishes to Muslim brethren and people of Union Territory of on the happy occasion," she added.

Greeting the members of Islamic community, V Narayanasamy said the territorial administration has provided Rs 20.48 lakhsto 128 pilgrims to undertake Hajj pilgrimage this year.

He also highlighted the significance of Bakrid festival, particularly the principles of sacrifice and extending help to the have-nots.

V Vaithilingam, Ministers, leaders of various parties and MLAs were among those who extended the greetings.

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First Published: Tue, August 21 2018. 17:05 IST