New Delhi: Political leaders across India extended heartfelt greetings on Saturday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, highlighting the festival’s spirit of unity, harmony, and brotherhood.
Nationwide Celebrations and Prayers
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq joined devotees at the Eidgah to offer traditional prayers.
In Lucknow, Minister Danish Azad Ansari noted the significance of the day for the Muslim community. “We all offered prayers here peacefully,” he said, adding that similar prayers took place across Uttar Pradesh and the rest of the country.
In Delhi, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered prayers at Imamia Hall. He extended his wishes to all citizens and expressed a hope for global peace. “We pray that the devastation of war and the spread of crises come to an end,” Naqvi stated.
Messages of Regional Solidarity
Leaders in Patna, Bihar, also joined the festivities:
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Nishant Kumar (JD-U): Conveyed greetings on behalf of himself and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the people of Bihar and the nation.
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Minister Ashok Chaudhary: Emphasized communal harmony, comparing the importance of Eid and Bakrid to festivals like Holi and Diwali.
In Mumbai, AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan and Congress State President Ajay Rai issued messages stressing happiness and brotherhood.
The Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this sacred period, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, focus on spiritual reflection, and commemorate the revelation of the Quran.
Often called the “festival of breaking the fast,” Eid falls on the first day of Shawwal following the sighting of the crescent moon. While India celebrated with traditional feasts and gatherings, conflict in parts of West Asia muted festivities there this year. Many countries have announced public holidays of up to four days to observe the occasion.
