The message: "People should shun selfishness and social differences. The Muslims practice these noble ideals when they celebrate the Hajj festival annually.

"The teachings of Prophet Muhammad exemplify that a person who performs the ritual of Hajj will find only the paradise as his abode.

"The noble act of sacrifice which is a significant ritual in Islam is practices by Muslims during the Hajj period remembering the act of obedience of Prophet Ibrahim by dedicating his own son Prophet Ismail in the name of Allah.

"I believe that the Hajj festival sets an example to the whole world when devotees of Islam from all parts of the world congregate to pray for world peace.

"I wish a happy Eid-ul-Adha to all Muslim devotees celebrating Hajj today in anticipation of the continuance of a society in harmony where humanitarianism reigns."