New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extending Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the countrymen. He posted a message on social media platform, ‘X’ for the people, especially the Muslims for whom Eid is one of the biggest festivals.
PM Modi’s post on ‘X’
In a post on ‘X’, the PM said, “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!”
Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy.
Eid Mubarak!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 21, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu also extended greetings to the countrymen on Eid-ul-Fitr. In a post in Hindi on her official social media handle of ‘X’, the President said, “On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr I extend my greetings to all countrymen, especially Muslims. This festival teaches self-restraint, service, philanthropy, and compassion for the underprivileged. Let us take this opportunity to pledge to strengthen our society and nation.”
ईद-उल-फ़ित्र के मुबारक मौके पर सभी देशवासियों, विशेषकर मुस्लिम बहनों और भाइयों को हार्दिक बधाई। यह त्योहार आत्मसंयम, सेवा, परोपकार एवं वंचित वर्गों के प्रति दया का भाव रखने की सीख देता है। आइए इस अवसर पर हम समाज और राष्ट्र को मजबूत बनाने का संकल्प लें।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2026
Celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in India today, after the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. The festival marks the end of the Holy month of Ramazan, when Muslims across the world fast for a full 30 days. This is considered to be one of the most important festivals of Muslims.
On Saturday morning, huge crowds gathered at mosques across the country to offer Eid prayers. Delhi’s famous Jama Masjid saw Muslims gathering early morning for the prayers on the special occasion. Markets in the city were abuzz with shoppers on Friday as people made last minute preparations for the festival.