Speaking to ANI, Ali wished that Allah accept everyone’s sacrifices and prayers, and urged people to maintain cleanliness in their localities and support sanitation efforts. “I request people to maintain cleanliness and support cleanliness initiatives so that the community remains neat and clean,” he said.

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan also conveyed Eid-ul-Adha greetings to people across India on Thursday, describing the festival as one that promotes sacrifice, love and harmony. Speaking to ANI, Pathan highlighted the importance of peace and unity during the festive occasion. He said, “I extend my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha to all the people of India. Eid is an occasion to share love and affection; it is the Eid of Sacrifice, an occasion meant to foster love and harmony.”

Emphasising the festival’s global significance, Pathan added that Eid is a time for goodwill and brotherhood. He further stated, “People across the country and around the world are celebrating this festival. It is our prayer that brotherhood, peace, and love continue to prevail within our nation, India, as well as across the globe. We wish for peace to reign throughout the world.”

Urging adherence to religious guidance and discipline during celebrations, Pathan appealed for sensitivity towards others’ sentiments. He said, “I urge everyone to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by religious scholars and authorities. Do not engage in any actions that could hurt anyone’s sentiments, cause emotional distress, or offend anyone’s religious faith.”

Calling for peaceful observance of the festival, he further said, “Celebrate Eid with love and harmony. May Allah accept your sacrifices and grant all your prayers. Just remember: celebrate your Eid by strictly following the established guidelines.”

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, Muslims across India were observed celebrating the festival from the early hours of the day. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is a significant Islamic festival referred to as the ‘festival of sacrifice’. It falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marking the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.