NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, April 21, greeted the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramazan) and prayed for the health and well-being of the people.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May the spirit of harmony and compassion be furthered in our society. I also pray for everyone's good health and well-being.  Happy Eid Mubarak!"

"Eid-Ul-Fitr sends the message of peace, brotherhood, humanity and love. I wish all evils are removed from the country and happiness spreads everywhere. I wish the nation keeps moving forward and keeps prospering," he said. He stressed that the country comes first and that everyone is "Hindustani first (Indian first).

Visuals from Delhi were a sight to behold. People hugged each other after offering namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it narrated the beginning of a new month.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the month-long Ramzan fasting and the beginning of Shawwal which is the 10th month per the Islamic calendar. Since the observance of the moon is essential for ending Ramzan month and celebrating Eid, it is celebrated in different parts on different days usually with a one-day difference. 

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