Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated throughout the country on Wednesday with religious fervour and festivity marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan. Shahi Imam of Masjid Fatehpuri, Delhi, Mufti Mohd. Mukarram on Tuesday announced that the Eid Moon was sighted.Eid-ul-Fitr, popularly known as the “Festival of Breaking of the Fast”, occurs as soon as the new moon is sighted at the end of the month of fasting, namely Ramadan. This festival celebrates the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. It is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing. The President, the Vice President and the Prime Minister have greeted the people on the occasion of the holy festival. In her message, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil said, may this festival strengthen mutual goodwill and inspire each countrymen to follow the path of love, friendship and harmony. Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari said that fasting observed during Ramzan reaffirms the spirit of charity and generosity and highlights the feelings of empathy. Prime Minisiter Dr. Manmohan Singh in his message said that the festival highlights the spirit of sacrifice and the joy of sharing. Dr Singh expressed the hope that this festival will spread the message of peace, tolerance and harmony among all as it reflects the true spirit of India's composite culture. Lok Sabha Speaker Mrs. Meira Kumar has also greeted the nation on the occasion.