Prime minister Narendra Modi greeted the people who are celebrating Eid-al-Adha or the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’. He said that the festival should further the collective empathy, harmony and inclusivity in the society.
He took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day further the spirit of collective empathy, harmony and inclusivity in the service of the greater good,” President Ram Nath Kovind sent his wishes to citizens celebrating the festival and urges them to follow all the safety protocols. On his official Twitter account, he wrote, “Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens. Eid-uz-Zuha is a festival to express regard for the spirit of love and sacrifice and to work together for unity and fraternity in an inclusive society. Let us resolve to follow COVID-19 guidelines and work for the happiness of all,”
Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also greeted the devotees. Eid is celebrated mid-year and two days after the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage in the last month of the Islamic calendar, traditionally, it started after the sighting of the new crescent moon. Devotees were seen offering namaz at Ahmedabad’s Jama Masjid. “We are thankful to Allah for being able to celebrate Eid in limited numbers. I am grateful to the police for making good arrangements,” an Imam told news agency ANI.
People were also seen offering prayers in accordance with social distancing protocols in Palayam Juma Masjid in Thiruvananthapuram. Devotees also offered prayers at Khairuddin Masjid in Amritsar, Punjab and Mumbai’s Mahim Dargah.
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