New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu greeted people on Sunday on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha and asked all to work together for the nation's development and welfare.

The festival is a symbol of renunciation and sacrifice and gives the message of love, brotherhood and social harmony, she said.

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"This festival inspires us for selfless service to humanity," the president said.

"On this occasion, let us take a pledge to work together for the development and welfare of our nation," Murmu said.

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The president has extended greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha "to all fellow citizens and Indians abroad, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters", a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique read.

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