Kathmandu, Apr. 11: President Ram Chandra Paudel has extended best wishes on the occasion of Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr), the festival of the Islam community. 

In a message on Thursday, President Paudel wished for happiness, mutual cooperation, sustainable development, prosperity, peace and fraternity among all brothers and sisters of Islam community at home and abroad on the occasion. 

He expressed confidence that the Eid-ul-Fitr would help protect, promote and develop its original culture and traditions of Muslim community. "I feel that the unity among social and cultural diversity has strengthened nationality. I wish this festival will inspire all to nurture fraternity and strengthen national unity", reads the message.

Similarly, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has extended his best wishes on the occasion of Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr), the great festival of Muslims, arguing this will help build a just and prosperous society through mutual unity, tolerance and harmony among all Nepali. 

In a message of best wishes delivered today, Prime Minister Dahal said the festival will contribute to promote brotherhood among all Nepali, enhance social harmony and inspire national campaigns towards building national unity, development and prosperity of Nepal. 

"In a multi-ethnic, multilingual and multicultural country, Eid has been established as a national festival, not just for any particular community," said in the greeting message. The Eid festival has been playing an important role in enriching religious diversity in Nepal and promoting the culture of tolerance and cooperation, the Prime Minister said.