Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel greeted people on Sunday on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha.
"Eid-ul-Azha motivates everyone to maintain social harmony and live together," the chief minister said in a statement issued here.
He also appealed to people to celebrate the festival with peace and harmony.
The governor issued a statement saying, "Eid-ul-Azha symbolises sacrifice. Such occasions should motivate to spread happiness and reduce sorrows."