New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt Eid al-Adha wishes to the esteemed leaders and people of Kuwait on the auspicious occasion of this holy festival on Thursday. In a personal letter addressed to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait; Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait; and Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, as well as the citizens of Kuwait, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the significance of Eid al-Adha in uniting millions of Muslims across India and around the world.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait quoted the Prime Minister’s letter, stating, “The sacred festival of Eid al-Adha, celebrated by millions of Muslims across the length and breadth of India, serves as a reminder of the values of sacrifice, compassion, and brotherhood. These values are fundamental in the pursuit of a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for.”
Prior to this, on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm greetings to Sheikh Hasina, his Bangladeshi counterpart, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He expressed his confidence that this auspicious festival would further strengthen the bond between the people of India and Bangladesh.
Eid al-Adha, commonly known as the Festival of Sacrifice, holds immense religious and cultural significance for Muslims worldwide. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu’l-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.
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