‘May it bring peace and harmony’: PM Modi extends Ramzan wishes as holy month begins

“This sacred month epitomises reflection, gratitude and devotion, also reminding us of the values of compassion, kindness and service. Ramzan Mubarak!” he added.

As the blessed month of Ramzan begins, may it bring peace and harmony in our society. This sacred month epitomises reflection, gratitude and devotion, also reminding us of the values of compassion, kindness and service.

Ramzan Mubarak!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 2, 2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi too extended their wishes on the occasion. Pushing for peace and amity across communities, Kharge wrote on X: “As Ramazan begins, may we embrace this sacred month of blessings with prayer, forgiveness, and a renewed commitment to serving others. Let us strive to spread compassion, peace, and amity throughout our communities. Ramazan Mubarak!”

As Ramazan begins, may we embrace this sacred month of blessings with prayer, forgiveness, and a renewed commitment to serving others.

Let us strive to spread compassion, peace, and amity throughout our communities.

Ramazan Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/G1cSpo3Y80

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) March 2, 2025

Gandhi, meanwhile, hoped for a peaceful heart: “May this sacred month fill your life with happiness, and bring peace to your heart.”

Shoppers were seen stocking up on Ramzan essentials in Delhi’s Jama Masjid area. (Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

During the month of Ramzan, also known as Ramadan, Muslims across the world practise Roza — they fast from dawn till the time of sunset. This practice is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which signifies values of devotion, self-restraint, and spiritual contemplation.

Ramzan Mubarak!

May this sacred month fill your life with happiness, and bring peace to your heart. pic.twitter.com/vuEg5yEmSc

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 1, 2025

It is known to be one of the most sacred months in Islam, symbolising a period of purification, and self-discipline for the Muslim community globally.

The holy month began after the sighting of the crescent moon on Saturday evening.

Following the moon-sighting, preparations at markets in various Indian cities began, with shops being decked up with piles of Ramzan delicacies, including fruits, dates, dry fruits, and fabrics. While customers queued up in the busy lanes of Mumbai’s Masjid Bunder area to shop on the eve of Ramzan, as per an ANI report, Delhi’s Jama Masjid area too lit up, with shoppers stocking up on essentials for fasting and prayer.