Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a message to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to wish people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

"As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to a close, I take this moment to extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the joyous occasion of the festival of Eid al-Fitr," he said in the message.

The chief adviser's press wing shared the message with the media.

Modi said over the holy month, 200 million Indians of Islamic faith joined their brothers and sisters across the world in spending time in fasting and prayer.

The joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of celebration, reflection, gratitude and unity, he said.
"It reminds us of the values of compassion, generosity and solidarity that bind us together as nations and as members of the global community," reads the statement.
"On this auspicious occasion, we wish for peace, harmony, good health and happiness for people across the world. May the bonds of friendship among our countries grow stronger," it added.