Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has greeted the people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
In a tweet, the Chief Minister said, “Warm greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha. May the Eid strengthen the spirit of peace, brotherhood & compassion in the society”.
Warm greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of #EidAlAdha. May the Eid strengthen the spirit of peace, brotherhood & compassion in the society. #EidAdhaMubarak pic.twitter.com/Mi0CoAKtgT
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 21, 2021
The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘festival of sacrifice’ or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar.
Eid al-Adha is the second Islamic festival of the year and follows Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The date changes every year, as it’s based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice everything for God.
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