President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the eve of “Eid al-Adha” and said this festival is a symbol of sacrifice and human service.
“Greetings to all people of the country, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The festival of Eid al-Adha is a symbol of sacrifice and human service. Let us take this occasion to resolve to dedicate ourselves to the service of mankind and work for the prosperity and overall development of the country,” the President of India tweeted from its official account.
ईद-उज़-ज़ुहा के अवसर पर, सभी देशवासियों, विशेषकर हमारे मुस्लिम भाइयों-बहनों को मुबारकबाद। ईद-उज़-ज़ुहा का त्योहार बलिदान और मानव सेवा का प्रतीक है। आइए, इस अवसर पर मानव जाति की सेवा के लिए खुद को समर्पित करने और देश की खुशहाली तथा समग्र विकास के लिए काम करने का संकल्प लें।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 10, 2022
“Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha. May this festival inspire us to work towards furthering the spirit of collective well-being and prosperity for the good of humankind,” PM Modi tweeted.
Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha. May this festival inspire us to work towards furthering the spirit of collective well-being and prosperity for the good of humankind.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2022
Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid, which is being observed on July 10 this year, is a holy occasion also called the ‘festival of sacrifice’ and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
India celebrates Eid-Al-Adha, devotees offer namaz
#Kanpur, UP | Devotees offer namaz on the occasion of #EidAlAdha, security heightened, police monitor areas around Eidgah with drones
(Source: Kanpur police) pic.twitter.com/0qK4Ay6OqH
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Amritsar, Punjab | #BSF (Border Security Force) and Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of #EidAlAdha pic.twitter.com/ZHGO4qHhdZ
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