PM Modi conveys Eid ul-Adha greetings, highlights spirit of brotherhood

May 28, 2026 9:45 AM

PM Modi conveys Eid ul-Adha greetings, highlights spirit of brotherhood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the nation and prayed for happiness and good health in society. “Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyone's success and good health,” PM Modi said in a post on X. Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at mosqu...

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with prayers, peace call and festive spirit

May 27, 2026 11:36 AM

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with prayers, peace call and festive spirit

Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques across the UAE on Wednesday to perform traditional prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al Adha, known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. It is the second of the two major Eid holidays observed annually by Muslims around the world. The celebrations this year carry deeper meanin...

Indian markets closed for Eid; Asian equities hit by heavy sell-off

March 31, 2025 10:34 AM

Indian markets closed for Eid; Asian equities hit by heavy sell-off

Indian stock markets remained closed on Monday for Eid-ul-Fitr, while major Asian markets grappled with heavy selling pressure amid heightened investor concerns. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 4%, Taiwan's Weighted Index declined 2.97%, and South Korea's benchmark index slipped over 2.5%, reflecting widespread market jitters. On Friday, Indian markets ended in the red, with the Nifty closing at 23,519 points after shedding 72 points, while the Sensex declined by 0.25 percent to settle at 77,414. ...

President Murmu, PM Modi, other leaders extend greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr

March 31, 2025 9:49 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi, other leaders extend greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.   In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the PM said, "Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this festival enhance the spirit of hope, harmony, and kindness in our society. May there be joy and success in all your endeavors. Eid Mubarak!"   President Droupadi Murmu also extended her best wishes on the occasion.   "Greetings to all countrymen, especially Muslim brothers and sisters, on the auspicious occasi...

Pakistan detains 3 Ahmadis to prevent them from performing religious rites

June 14, 2024 12:32 PM

Pakistan detains 3 Ahmadis to prevent them from performing religious rites

Authorities in Pakistan's Chakwal district have detained three leading members of the minority Ahmadiyya community for one month to prevent them from performing religious rites during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival. Chakwal's Deputy Commissioner Quratul Ain Malik issued separate detention orders on June 10 for the three men, all residents of Dulmial village, where a mob had attacked an Ahmadi mosque in 2016, resulting in two deaths. The historic mosque, built in the mid-19th century, remain...

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in Bangladesh; PM Modi greets Sheikh Hasina, people of Bangladesh

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in Bangladesh; PM Modi greets Sheikh Hasina, people of Bangladesh

The biggest festival of Muslims Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with joy and reverence on Thursday in Bangladesh. Traditional congregation was held at the National Eidgah Maidan and other places in Dhaka. Thousands of people including eminent persons, political personalities and others took part in the Eid congregation held in Dhaka and other parts of the country. In a letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended on behalf of the people and th...

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

April 10, 2024 10:03 AM

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

The United Arab Emirates, along with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and many Arab nations, have officially declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr. This joyous occasion marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan for millions of Muslims across the region. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, signifying the end of fasting, was not visible on Monday evening. Eid festivities will be ushered in with a long weekend for UAE public ...

‘Maidaan’ and ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ releases postponed by a day

April 9, 2024 4:37 PM

‘Maidaan’ and ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ releases postponed by a day

The highly anticipated Eid releases, 'Maidaan' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', which were originally slated to hit the theatres on April 10, will now arrive in cinema halls a day later, on April 11. Actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, who play lead roles in the action thriller, released a video on social media to announce the revised release date. Ajay Devgn also provided an update about 'Maidaan' on his Instagram account. In the video, Akshay said, "UAE has declared that Eid is on April 10, w...

UAE’s Moon Sighting Committee to Determine Start of Eid Festivities

April 7, 2024 5:59 PM

UAE’s Moon Sighting Committee to Determine Start of Eid Festivities

By: Vinod Kumar (Dubai) As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid Al Fitr next week. Following a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, this Islamic festival marks a joyous occasion for celebration and community gatherings. The Islamic Hijri calendar, based on lunar cycles, dictates the length of Ramadan, which can last either 29 or 30 days. Traditionally, Muslims seek the crescent moon on the 29th day of each month to determine the end o...