Id-ul-Fitr greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 29 2011:
The Governor and the Chief Minister have conveyed their greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur, specially the Muslim brethren, on the auspicious occasion of Id-ul-Fitr.
In his message to the people, Governor Gurbachan Jagat observed that the month-long fasting before the holy festival is an exhortation to mankind to perform deeds of high value, because, in doing so, the excellence of our souls is manifested in our lives.
The Id-ul-Fitr disseminates the message of peace, brotherhood and universal love which is the need of the hour in this trouble-torn society, the Governor said, adding that in celebrating a festival like Id-ul-Fitr, the edifice of oneness gets strengthened and ill-will is forgotten and forgiven.
Human beings inhabit a single planet and whole world is one family.
On this auspicious occasion, let all of us resolve to preserve and proliferate the message of peace, friendship and universal love, the Governor exhorted and expressed confidence that the festival would be celebrated in its true spirit.
Conveying his greetings and good wishes to the people, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh noted that Id-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan and it symbolises compassion, brotherhood and the spirit of sharing.
May the noble ideals of Id-ul-Fitr fills our lives with peace, prosperity and harmony and promote fraternity among the people of the State, the Chief Minister wished.
MP Dr Meinya and president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee Gaikhangam have also extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr.