Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Call For Enhancing Brotherhood & Harmony As Celebrations Begin
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawaal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar after the new crescent moon is sighted on the 29th or 30th of Ramadan.
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu are among several prominent leaders who extended greetings for the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Muslims all over the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid Ul-Fitr or Meethi Eid, or generally called Eid, indicating the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan (Ramzan or Ramadhan).
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President Ram Nath Kovind greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In his message, the President said, "On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my best wishes and greetings to all the fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters... This festival inspires people to strive for building a harmonious, peaceful, and prosperous society. On the auspicious occasion of Eid, let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to the service of humanity and to improve the lives of the poor and needy."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for enhancing the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood in our society: "Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this auspicious occasion enhance the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood in our society. May everyone be blessed with good health and prosperity."
Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this auspicious occasion enhance the spirit of togetherness and brotherhood in our society. May everyone be blessed with good health and prosperity.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2022
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted the nation saying, "I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, Eid-ul-Fitr is the celebration of sincere devotion, charity, and gratitude to the Almighty."
"I hope that the festival will strengthen the spirit of generosity and bring people closer to one another, binding them in friendship, brotherhood, love, and mutual respect. May the pious and noble ideals associated with Eid-ul-Fitr enrich our lives with peace, harmony, and happiness," he added.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also wishes citizens on the auspicious occasion as he wrote: "Greetings on the special occasion of ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’. May this festival bring happiness, peace, and prosperity all around. Eid Mubarak!"
Greetings on the special occasion of ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’. May this festival bring happiness, peace and prosperity all around. Eid Mubarak!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 3, 2022
Wishing fellow citizens for Eid, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also called for unity and harmony.
Eid Mubarak! May this auspicious festival usher in the spirit of love, and unite us all in the bond of brotherhood and harmony. pic.twitter.com/MEJ8GDKSm3
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 2, 2022
To start the festivities of Eid al-Fitr Muslims offer, two Rakah of Salah (namaz), special prayers. The day is followed by meeting relatives and friends are invited over for feasts.
#WATCH | Devotees offer namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of #EidUlFitr pic.twitter.com/OuUt0imWKZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2022
Maharashtra | Devotees offer namaz at Mumbai's Mahim Dargah on the occasion of #EidUlFitr pic.twitter.com/N9aHcIg7kx
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2022
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan offers namaz at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of #EidUlFitr pic.twitter.com/Ojy8CEfych
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2022
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawaal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar after the new crescent moon is sighted on the 29th or 30th of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr marks the conclusion of month-long fasting, from dawn to dusk, during Ramadan. Following this, people come back to their usual routine.
For the past two years, Muslims have been observing the fasting month and Eid celebration under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, many of the curbs have been lifted following a dip in cases and vaccination of people.
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