New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the royal family and the Prime Minister of Kuwait on Eid-ul-Adha and described the festival as an "integral part of India's multicultural heritage".

In the post on Twitter, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait also shared an official statement issued by it.

"Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended festive greetings to His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Excellency the Prime Minister of Kuwait on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha," the embassy posted.

Prime Minister Modi extended warm greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the official statement said. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Adha".

In his message, the Indian Prime Minister stressed the values ​​of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood inherent in the festival, which are "essential for building a peaceful and inclusive world", the statement said.

The Prime Minister highlighted that "this festival is an integral part of India's multicultural heritage and is celebrated by millions of Indian citizens of the Islamic faith, and noted that this festival, as part of India's multicultural heritage, is celebrated by the world Celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety across India.

It added that Prime Minister Modi "congratulated His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Excellency the Prime Minister for their good health and well-being."