Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday greeted the nation on New Year's Eve and also greeted the Muslim Community on the occasion of Id ul Zuha.
Dr Singh said that Id-ul Zuha epitomises the spirit of sacrifice and sharing. Hazrat Ibrahim's shining example of selfless sacrifice should inspire everyone to subordinate self-interest to the greater good of humankind, he said.
It is an occasion to reaffirm our responsibility towards the less privileged sections of our society, the prime minister added.
In his message for the New Year, Dr Singh said the year 2007 gives us an opportunity to dedicate ourselves to the consolidation of the gains of the past and to work for new horizons of progress and development.
"India enters 2007 with a sense of confidence and purpose. We need to sustain the upward curve of economic prosperity, which should be inclusive and bring succour to the underprivileged and weaker sections of society. May the year 2007 bring peace, prosperity, health and happiness to all," Dr Singh said in his message.
