President Patil greets nation on Milad-Un-Nabi

October 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil on Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In her message from Gandhinagar, where she is currently on a visit to Gujarat, President Patil said: "Gandhi Jayanti is an occasion for all of us to reflect on the life and work of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi." "Whenever I remember Bapuji, particularly on this day, I am always overwhelmed by his leadership, philosophy and values.

September 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Sunday greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Dussehra festival, which is to be celebrated on Monday (Sep.27). "On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them success, prosperity and happiness," President Pratibha Patil said in a message on Sunday.

September 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil today greeted the nation on the occasion of Durga Puja. In her message, she said, "On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens".

September 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Tuesday greeted the nation on Kerala's harvest festival of Onam, saying it should inspire people to work for India's prosperity and promote harmony. "On the joyous occasion of Onam, I extend my warmest greetings to everyone, especially to all my brothers and sisters in Kerala," a communique from the President House said.

August 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil today greeted the people of the country on the occasion of the Parsi New Year, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, President Patil said: "On the joyous occasion of Navroz, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens, especially my Parsi sisters and brothers." "May this unique festival heralding the Parsi New Year bring happiness and fulfilment to our people and make us feel proud of our composite culture and pluralistic society," the President added.

April 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil has greeted her countrymen on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, President Patil said: "On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens." "May the message of Lord Mahavir, of love, compassion and peace, guide our conduct and inspire us to follow the path of Ahimsa for good of all humanity,' the President added.

March 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI/MP/UP - Muslims in Kashmir valley on Tuesday celebrated Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad. A large number of Muslims participated in special prayers at Mosques, and prayed for restoration of peace in Kashmir.

March 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - People across the country celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed with great joy and devotion on Tuesday. Muslims from all walks of life visited mosques and shrines to participate in special prayers.

March 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that the country cannot prosper until the women of the country progress and girls are given equal opportunities to study in schools and colleges.

March 12th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Muslims here on Tuesday carried out a procession to celebrate the Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad. A large number of Muslims participated in the procession and appealed for unity to both Hindus and Muslims.

March 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Milad-Un-Nabi, which celebrates the birth of Prophet Mohammad. In his message, the Vice President said that through his message of love, humanism, righteousness and tolerance, Prophet Mohammad continues to illumine our lives and remains in abiding source of spiritual strength for all humanity.

March 11th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Five people were injured when Sunni Muslims clashed with police after being prevented from taking out a procession on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi here Tuesday, the authorities said. 'There was a pitched battle when we tried to stop their Julus-e-Mohammadi procession' on the Shahmina road, Deputy Inspector General of police N.K.

March 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In her message on Holi and Eid-e-Milad, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Tuesday underlined the ideals of peace and brotherhood. 'This occasion (Holi) has special significance in the centuries-old cultural heritage that propagated the unity of mankind, tolerance and compassion.

March 10th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Traditional festivity and religious fervour marked Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed, in Hyderabad and other parts of Andhra Pradesh Tuesday. Public meetings and rallies were held where speakers exhorted Muslims to strictly follow 'seerat-e-tayyaba' or the holy life of the Prophet.

March 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi and Holi. Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, would be celebrated Tuesday, while Holi, the festival of colours, would be celebrated Wednesday.