PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid

April 11, 2024

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In his message, PM Modi noted that the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives go back in time.

PM Modi’s greetings to Mohamed Muizzu have been shared by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on social media platform X. While sharing PM Modi’s message on X, Indian High Commission in Maldives stated, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives.”

In the press release, the Indian Commission in Maldives said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives.

“Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives that go back in time. Prime Minister further conveyed that as we celebrate Eid Al Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for,” it further said.

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.