Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 21, 2026) greeted people a happy Id and hoped for brotherhood and kindness all around. Id is celebrated in the country on Saturday. “Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!” Mr. Modi said on X. President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (March 20, 2026) greeted the public on the eve of the festival, and urged all to resolve to promote unity and harmony in society and contribute to the nation’s progress. Celebrated after the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the festival gives the message of self-control, charity and compassion for the underprivileged, she said. It also conveys the message of love, brotherhood, peace, and mutual harmony, the President said. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended Id greetings on Friday, and underscored the spiritual significance of Eid as a divine celebration after a month of fasting, prayers and self-discipline during Ramzan. Mr. Abdullah said that the festival is an occasion to offer gratitude to the Almighty and to celebrate the values of compassion, generosity and unity nurtured during the holy month. Among other leaders to extend Id greetings were Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who added: “Whenever the Union BJP government brings laws against the Islamic people, we have been fighting strongly against them in the people’s forum and in the Parliament.” Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Saturday greeted Muslims on Id and wished them the freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi released a video message to convey Id greetings, saying, “Wishing you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, and good health.” (With inputs from agencies) Published – March 21, 2026 10:25 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation The UN housing development which challenged 1940s’ segregated United States Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem