New Delhi, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while extending greetings for Eid on Sunday said he hoped that the festival will strengthen the bonds of harmony in society.

Speaking about the festival in the 44th edition of his monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat", he said: "After an entire month of fasting during Ramzan, the festival of Eid is a harbinger of celebrations. I hope and believe that everyone will celebrate Eid with gaiety and fervour.

"I hope that the festival of Eid will further strengthen the bonds of harmony in our society." 

Eid is expected to be celebrated on June 14, based on the observation of the new moon. 

It marks the end of Ramzan -- the Islamic holy month of fasting.

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Jammu (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.

Shah will fly to Poonch early tomorrow morning and address the first of four rallies in Mendhar followed by Surankote in Poonch district, he added.

Shah is scheduled to address rallies in Thanamandi and Rajouri followed by Akhnoor in Jammu.

He is also expected to hold a rally in the Nowshera constituency in support of Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday.