Panaji: Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha, has extended greetings and hearty wishes to the people of Goa on the auspicious occasion of ld-ul-Zuha.
The Governor in her message has said that ld-ul-Zuha or Bakri ld, the festival that commemorates the readiness of lbrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in order to prove his obedience to the almighty is observed by Muslims around the world, where men, women and children step out in all their finery. lt is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety in lndia and in the entire world. lt is also called as the Feast of Sacrifice and is one of the most significant lslamic festivals. The festival signifies forgiveness and charity and induces harmony and a feeling of brotherhood amongst the members of the community.
The Governor, Smt. Sinha further said, it is an appropriate occasion for us, not only to remember that all religions preach love and affection on a universal basis but also renew our pledge to practice these ideals in our day to day life regardless of religion, caste and community. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing for obedience in the almighty, that every religion preaches and teaches us.
The Governor, Smt. Sinha further said, let us on this auspicious and important occasion; renew our pledge to live together in peace, amity, friendship and mutual understanding. I pray that the celebrations of ld-ul-Zuha bring greater peace and friendship among the people she added.
