Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi and Onam, sending a message of peace, prosperity and cultural harmony.
In a post on X, Modi conveyed his wishes for Milad-un-Nabi, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. His message for the occasion emphasised values of togetherness and kindness.
Eid Mubarak!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2026
Greetings on Milad-un-Nabi. I hope this occasion furthers togetherness and joy all around us. May the spirit of kindness and giving back to society always guide us.
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The Prime Minister also extended his greetings to people celebrating Onam, a harvest festival associated particularly with Kerala and its cultural traditions. In his Onam message, Modi wished people joy, prosperity and good health while describing the festival as a reflection of Kerala's rich heritage and traditions.
ഏവർക്കും മനോഹരമായ ഓണം ആശംസിക്കുന്നു. ലോകമെമ്പാടും വലിയ ആവേശത്തോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന ഊർജസ്വലമായ ഉത്സവമാണിത്.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2026
ഈ ഉത്സവം സന്തോഷത്തിന്റെയും ഒത്തൊരുമയുടെയും സമൃദ്ധിയുടെയും മനോഭാവത്തിന് കൂടുതൽ കരുത്തുപകരട്ടെ.
Have a wonderful Onam. This is a vibrant festival that is being marked all… pic.twitter.com/nESTbJWyKP
Onam is a ten-day long harvest festival celebrated in Kerala in remembrance of the good governance under the rule of Mahabali, a mythical king who ruled Kerala. It is traditionally celebrated with cultural programmes, family gatherings and feasts, with the festival carrying strong cultural significance in Kerala.
Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammed, the founder of Islam, with the occasion often associated with prayers, religious gatherings and reflection on his teachings.
Modi's greetings come as the two occasions are being observed amid a broader emphasis on India's cultural and religious diversity.
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