President, Vice President, LG, CM extend Eid greetings

Jammu, Mar 30: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday greeted the people on Eid-ul-Fitr.

“On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad, especially Muslim brothers and sisters,” she said in her message, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said on Sunday.

Noting that Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of fasting and prayer during the holy month of Ramadhan, the President said that this festival “strengthens the spirit of brotherhood, cooperation, and compassion”.

“This festival also promotes social bonding and inspires us to build a harmonious, peaceful, and prosperous society. Eid is an occasion to promote the spirit of empathy, compassion, and charity. May this festival bring peace, progress, and happiness in the lives of all and give us strength to move forward with positive attitude,” she said.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also extended his greetings.

“On the auspicious occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, I extend warm greetings to all citizens of our nation,” he said in his message.

“Eid reminds us of the strength we draw from our cultural diversity and the common bonds that unite us. The essence of this holy day transcends mere celebration; it embodies the constitutional ideals of unity, compassion, and mutual respect that form the cornerstone of our diverse democracy,” the Vice President said in his message. “Let us celebrate the profound spirit of renewal and collective harmony that this sacred occasion represents. May the spirit of Eid inspire us to recommit ourselves to the values that illuminate our path forward and bind us as one remarkable, resilient nation.”

In his message, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the period of fasting, prayer, and charity during the pious month of Ramadhan and an important occasion for festivities, all-round joy and togetherness. It strengthens our faith in oneness, compassion and brotherhood. May Eid-ul-Fitr this year usher in peace, prosperity and happiness for all.”

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended warm greetings to the people of J&K and beyond on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In his message on the auspicious occasion, he highlighted the significance of Eid as a divine blessing following a month of fasting and devotion.

The CM emphasised that Eid is an occasion to express gratitude to the Almighty and to cherish the spirit of togetherness and compassion fostered during Ramadhan.

“Eid is a time when people come together to celebrate the blessings of Ramadan, strengthening the bonds of community and reinforcing the values of mutual respect and brotherhood. It is a time to share happiness, extend kindness and support those in need,” he said. CM Omar said that the festival is a true reflection of J&K’s rich tradition of communal harmony, shared heritage, and cultural inclusivity, strengthening the fabric of unity and peace.

On this occasion, he prayed for peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of J&K and for all those celebrating Eid across the world.