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Guv, CM extends Milad-un-nabi greetings

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Dec 23 2015 | 5:57 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and other leaders today extended their Milad-un-nabi greetings.
Milad-un-nabi is being celebrated tomorrow in Tamil Nadu.
In a Raj Bhavan statement, Rosaiah extended his 'heartiest' greetings and best wishes to 'all my Muslim brethren.'
"Let us on the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad rededicate ourselves to lead a pure and virtuous life; restrain from evil and promote charity, compassion, unity and harmony," he said.
In her greetings, Jayalalithaa said that Prophet Muhammed had preached many virtuous qualities including brotherhood and charity.
The Chief Minister recalled her government's various pro-Muslim initiatives like providing free rice to mosques during Ramadan to prepare gruel, increasing the annual subusidty to Tamil Nadu Waqf Board and State Hajj Services Committee besides providing Rs 2.40 crore towards renovation of mosques and dargahs.
DMK President M Karunanidhi, TNCC President EVKS Elangovan, PMK founder S Ramadoss and MDMK leader Vaiko also extended their greetings.

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First Published: Dec 23 2015 | 5:57 PM IST

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