Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa, the Muslim brethren in particular, on the occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr.
In his message, Governor said, “Id-ul-Fitr” is one of the most widely celebrated Islamic festivals, which marks the end of the holy month of “Ramadan”. Today, people show their gratitude for health and endurance to get through the long fasting period of “Ramadan”. “Id-ul-Fitr” festival also symbolises faith, sacrifice, love, compassion, brotherhood and unity. It is not merely restraining oneself from having food but also abstaining from evil and unethical practices.
Governor further said that Goa is traditionally a peaceful State where people of different faiths live in mutual harmony and brotherhood. On this pious occasion of “Id-ul-Fitr”, I appeal to the people of Goa to draw inspiration from the eternal and invaluable message of the Prophet Mohammad and practice it in the best interest of social harmony, national unity and integrity.
May the celebrations of “Id-ul-Fitr” this year bring added joy, happiness, peace and prosperity to everyone and help strengthen the bonds of national unity and emotional integration among the people, he concluded.
Chief Minister greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the State, especially Muslim brethren, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In his message to the people of Goa, the Chief Minister said, “Eid-ul-Fitr is a celebration that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.”
The festival carries the message of strengthening the spirit of peace, harmony, unity, fraternity and brotherhood.
“The festival is an occasion to rededicate ourselves to the service of humanity and to improve the lives of the people in need. I urge the people to work for the well-being of the State and the country. I hope that people of the State will give their valuable contribution towards the progress of Swayampurna Goa to make it a leading State through Self-reliant”, Chief Minister added.
