It is a work of art created by sculptor Hedva Ser, who is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, the organisation says
He made the statement during a programme organised to mark the occasion at the Bangabhaban on Tuesday.
Hamid said puja and other festivals were part of Bengali tradition and culture and had never been confined to religious groups only. "Such festivals are universal."
The president exchanged greetings with several personalities of the Hindu community at his official residence.
“I hope that the core message of religion and our Bengali tradition and culture helps us create the ‘Golden Bengal’ that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had dreamt of.”