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PM Modi, President Murmu Wish Citizens On Onam And Eid

PM Modi and President Murmu extend greetings on Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi. They highlight values of happiness and togetherness.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 26 August 2026 at 09:47 am
PM Modi, President Murmu Wish Citizens On Onam And Eid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended their greetings to citizens on the occasion of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Wednesday, August 26.

The Prime Minister took to social media to convey his wishes and highlighted the values of happiness, togetherness, kindness, and harmony associated with the festivals.

On the occasion of Onam, PM Modi described it as a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world. He wished citizens a beautiful Onam, saying the festival should further empower the spirit of happiness, togetherness, and prosperity.

In a separate post, PM Modi extended his greetings on Milad-un-Nabi, wishing people joy and togetherness on the occasion. He hoped the occasion would further togetherness and joy, and that the spirit of kindness and giving back to society would always guide people.

President Droupadi Murmu also extended her warm greetings on both occasions. In her Onam message, she wished citizens, particularly people from Kerala living in India and abroad.

She said the festival is an occasion to express gratitude to nature on the arrival of the new harvest. President Murmu also highlighted Onam's celebration of Kerala's rich culture and spirit of brotherhood, with traditions such as boat races, folk dances, music, and sports showcasing the state's cultural heritage.

The President prayed that the festival would bring happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity to all and inspire citizens to contribute to the nation's progress.

On the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, President Murmu extended her greetings to all citizens, particularly Muslim brothers and sisters. She said the festival is an occasion to remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and to inculcate the values of good morals and a sense of duty.

The President prayed for peace, harmony, and prosperity in the country and wished that the festival would bring people closer to each other.

The greetings from the Prime Minister and the President were widely appreciated by citizens, who took to social media to thank them for their wishes.

Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi are significant festivals in India, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, while Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a festival celebrated by Muslims to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

The festivals promote values of happiness, togetherness, kindness, and harmony, and are an occasion for people to come together and celebrate with their families and friends.

The greetings from the Prime Minister and the President reflect the country's commitment to secularism and its respect for all festivals and traditions.

In a country with diverse cultures and traditions, the festivals of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi are a reminder of the importance of unity and harmony.

As India celebrates these festivals, it is a time for people to reflect on the values of kindness, compassion, and generosity, and to strive for a more harmonious and peaceful society.

Frequently asked questions

What festivals did PM Modi and President Murmu extend greetings for?

Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi

What values do the festivals of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi promote?

Happiness, togetherness, kindness, and harmony

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