New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the people of Oman on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

According to the press release of the Indian Embassy in Oman, PM Modi said that the Eid al-Adha festival is an integral part of India's multicultural heritage and is celebrated by millions of Indian citizens of the Islamic faith. PM Modi extended his best wishes for the good health and well-being of the Sultan of Oman.

The press release of the Indian Embassy in Oman said, "Noting that this festival is an integral part of India's multicultural heritage and is celebrated by millions of Indian citizens of the Islamic faith, the Prime Minister noted that this occasion reminds us to sacrifice , a reminder of the values ​​of compassion." , and brotherhood, which are essential for building a peaceful and inclusive world.,

"The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the good health and well-being of the Sultan and lasting peace and prosperity for the people of the Sultanate of Oman," it said.

Eid al-Adha is a holy occasion and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

This festival is an occasion of happiness and peace, where people celebrate with their families, resolve old grievances and build meaningful relationships with each other. It is celebrated to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God."Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm greetings to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the people of the Sultanate of Oman on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha," the Indian Embassy in Muscat told X.

Huge crowds of devotees gathered at mosques and many religious places across the country on Monday to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of the holy Eid al-Adha festival.

Earlier on June 11, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman for his call and his warm greetings and words of friendship after the BJP-led NDA secured majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Appreciated.

In a post on Twitter, PM Modi said, "Thank you to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman for his call and deeply appreciate his warm wishes and words of friendship."

Furthermore, PM Modi underlined the long-standing strategic relationship between India and Oman, noting that it will grow even stronger in the future.“The centuries-old India-Oman strategic relationship is set to be taken to new heights,” PM Modi said at the X.

On June 9, Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by leaders from India's neighborhood and the Indian Ocean region.