Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended their greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha, which will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
In his message, Lieutenant Governor Sinha conveyed his “heartiest greetings and good wishes.” He emphasized that “Eid embodies the spirit of sacrifice and forgiveness,” and urged everyone to “reiterate our resolve to strengthen the foundations of unity, harmony and brotherhood in the society and work with love and compassion to ensure the well-being of all.” He expressed his wish that the festival would “spread peace and bring prosperity to all.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended warm greetings, wishing the people peace, well-being, and prosperity. He highlighted that the holy occasion “imbibes in us the spirit of making honesty, truthfulness and selflessness a way of life.” The Chief Minister further noted that the festival “commemorates the timeless example of absolute faith and unwavering obedience set by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his devoted son Prophet Ismail (AS).” Omar Abdullah stated, “Eid-ul-Azha is not only a celebration of faith but also a reminder of the profound sacrifice and complete submission to the will of Almighty. The unwavering trust shown by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the willing obedience of Prophet Ismail (AS) teach us the essence of selflessness, devotion and steadfastness in the face of trials.” He expressed hope that this occasion would “further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, mutual brotherhood, amity and tranquility across the region,” and offered prayers for “sustained peace, harmony and progress in Jammu and Kashmir.”
