PM Modi extends Eid greetings
Best wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May this occasion inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society. Wishing everyone good health and prosperity.
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"May love and understanding fill our hearts and unite us all": Rahul Gandhi extends wishes on Eid-al-Adha
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha In a social media post on X, Gandhi wrote, 'Eid Mubarak to everyone! May love and understanding fill our hearts and unite us all.' Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha, and called for the occasion to 'inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society.' 'Best wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May this occasion inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society. Wishing everyone good health and prosperity,' his post on X read. President Droupadi Murmu also extended her best wishes on the occasion. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wished people on the occasion, posting his greetings in Urdu, he said, 'Happy Eid al-Adha! Heartfelt congratulations to all Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.' Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also wished people, calling on them to unite and foster a stronger bond to work towards a peaceful, harmonious, and just society. 'Eid al-Adha celebrates the noble values of selfless sacrifice, trust, and forgiveness. As we celebrate this joyous occasion, may we all unite to foster stronger fraternity and work towards a peaceful, harmonious, and just society. Eid Mubarak!' Kharge's post said. As people across the country celebrate Eid, multiple dargahs and mosques were filled with people offering prayers early in the morning. In Mumbai, people offered Namaz at the Jama Masjid Mahim Dargah, while in Delhi, at the first light of dawn, people turned to the Jama masjid to offer their prayers. The air echoed with chants of 'Eid Mubarak,' as families, young and old, embraced and celebrated the spirit of sacrifice and compassion that the festival symbolises. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayers, charitable acts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with a message of sharing and empathy at its core. The date changes every year, as it's based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India. (ANI)
India Gazette
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju extends heartfelt wishes to Muslim community on Eid al-Adha
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju extended warm greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid al-Adha on Saturday. In a post on X, Rijju wrote, 'Happy Eid al-Adha! Heartfelt congratulations to all Muslim brothers and sisters on this occasion.' Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the nation on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha, extending his warm greetings and expressing hope that the festival would further foster harmony and peace within the country. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Best wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May this occasion inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society. Wishing everyone good health and prosperity.' Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayers, charitable acts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with a message of sharing and empathy at its core. The date changes every year, based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India. Earlier in the day, scores of devotees thronged Delhi's historic Jama Masjid to offer prayers. Dressed in traditional attire, the worshippers came together in a spirit of devotion, unity and celebration, marking one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. As the first light of dawn broke over old Delhi, the mosque's grand courtyard was brimming with people offering prayers and exchanging greetings of peace and goodwill. The air echoed with chants of 'Eid Mubarak,' as families, young and old, embraced and celebrated the spirit of sacrifice and compassion that the festival symbolises. (ANI)
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TN CM Stalin extends
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended heartfelt Eid al-Adha greetings to the Muslim community on Saturday, emphasising the values of sacrifice and sharing that the festival represents, according to a CMO statement. In his message, Stalin said, 'My heartfelt greetings to all the Muslim brothers and sisters who are celebrating Bakrid, which celebrates the virtue of sacrifice and sharing!' He added, 'Bakrid is one of two great festivals for Muslims. It is celebrated by wearing new clothes and distributing food to the poor and friends.' Stalin highlighted that reservations for the Muslim people, educational scholarships, and a Hajj house in Nanganallur. I extend my warm Bakrid greetings to all the Muslim brothers and sisters who continue to work for their social, educational, and economic development and rights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted people on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha, and called for the occasion to 'inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society.' 'Best wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May this occasion inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society. Wishing everyone good health and prosperity,' his post on X read. As people across the country celebrate Eid, multiple dargahs and mosques were filled with people offering prayers early in the morning. In Mumbai, people offered Namaz at the Jama Masjid Mahim Dargah, while in Delhi, at the first light of dawn, people turned to the Jama masjid to offer their prayers. The air echoed with chants of 'Eid Mubarak,' as young and old families embraced and celebrated the spirit of sacrifice and compassion that the festival symbolises. Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India. (ANI)
