"May love and understanding fill our hearts and unite us all": Rahul Gandhi extends wishes on Eid-al-Adha

Jun 07, 2025

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha.

In a social media post on X, Gandhi wrote, "Eid Mubarak to everyone! May love and understanding fill our hearts and unite us all."

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also wished people, calling on them to unite and foster a stronger bond to work towards a peaceful, harmonious, and just society.

"Eid al-Adha celebrates the noble values of selfless sacrifice, trust, and forgiveness. As we celebrate this joyous occasion, may we all unite to foster stronger fraternity and work towards a peaceful, harmonious, and just society. Eid Mubarak!" Kharge's post said.

Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India.