Congratulations are simply an acknowledgement that something good happened. It does not compliment of the person's ability.
con·grat·u·la·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kn-grch-lshn, -grj-, kng-)
n.
The act of expressing joy or acknowledgment, as for the achievement or good fortune of another.
An expression of such joy or acknowledgment. Often used in the plural: sent him my congratulations on winning the lottery.
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