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PM Modi extends wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr: ‘May this spread spirit of compassion, togetherness’

The moon's crescent was sighted on Wednesday here in India, marking the beginning of Eid celebrations. 

modiPrime Minister Narendra Modi. (Fille Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished everyone celebrating ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’. Taking X (formerly Twitter) in a post he said, “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this occasion further spread the spirit of compassion, togetherness and peace. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!”

The moon’s crescent was sighted on Wednesday here in India, marking the beginning of Eid celebrations.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan. People across the country will celebrate Eid on Thursday as the moon was sighted this evening. The celebration will take place across the world on different days, determined by the sighting of the crescent moon which is supposed to denote the start of the Shawwal month in the lunar Islamic calendar.


Eid is being celebrated in Kerala and Ladakh on Wednesday, while it will be celebrated in the rest of the country on April 11.

PM Modi extends wishes to Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings to the President of Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Government, and the people of the archipelago nation on the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr. In the letter, PM Modi conveyed: “As we celebrate Eid al-Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for.”


“Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr M Muizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives,” the Indian High Commission said in a post on X.

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