President Murmu, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi extend Eid al-Adha greetings

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Eid alAdha calling it a symbol of selfsurrender sacrifice and devotionPresident Highlights Message of Humanity and HarmonyIn a post on X the President underscored the significance and meaning of the festival stating that it inspires to serve humanity particularly the deprived classOn the occasion of Eid alAdha I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all fellow countrymen especially Muslim brothers and sisters This festival is a symbol of selfsurrender sacrifice and devotion This festival inspires us to serve humanity particularly the deprived classes Let us on this occasion move forward with greater determination to promote love and harmony in society she wrotePM Modi Wishes Happiness and Good HealthPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Eid alAdha greetings to the countrymen and prayed for happiness and good health in societyEid ulAdha greetings May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society Praying for everyones success and good health PM Modi said in a post on XKharge Emphasises Sacrifice and CompassionCongress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended Eid alAdha greetings to the countrymen and wished for happiness and peace in societyTaking to X Kharge said The festival of EidalAdha reflects the timeless virtues of sacrifice faith compassion and forgivenessMay this blessed occasion inspire us to deepen the spirit of brotherhood strengthen the bonds of unity and work together towards a society rooted in peace harmony and shared progress Wishing everyone a joyous and blessed Eid Mubarak he addedRahul Gandhi Extends Bakrid WishesRahul Gandhi also took to social media and wished the countrymen on Eid alAdhaWishing you and your family a Bakrid filled with joy May your home be filled with warmth and togetherness today Eid Mubarak he said in a post on XPriyanka Gandhi Vadra Wishes Peace and ProsperityCongress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a post on X said Eid alAdha Mubarak to all May this joyous occasion bring peace love and prosperity to every home Wishing everyone happiness blessings and the spirit of unity and brotherhoodSignificance of Eid alAdhaEid AlAdha or Bakri Eid which is being observed on May 28 this year is a significant Islamic festival also referred to as the festival of sacrifice It is observed on the 10th day of Dhu alHijjah the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in MeccaFestival Date Based on Lunar CalendarThe date of the festival changes every year as it follows the lunar calendar which is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar This results in Eid moving earlier each year in the Western calendar cycleFestival Symbolises Faith and CompassionThe festival is widely regarded as a time of joy reflection and compassion where people strengthen social bonds forgive past grievances and engage in acts of charity and goodwill It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice in obedience to God symbolising faith and devotion