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President Yameen extends Eid al-Adha greetings, calls for friendship

Rae Munavvar
21 August 2018, MVT 12:38
Rae Munavvar
21 August 2018, MVT 12:38

President Abdulla Yameen has expressed his hope that the people of Maldives progress forward, in unity and friendship.

Offering greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the president said that the importance of unity in Islam is evident from the practice of Hajj pilgrimages, a pillar of the religion.

"Eid al-Adha is a day of kindness and happiness among the Muslim community. A day that serves to strengthen lasting feelings of brotherhood, friendship among Maldivians", said President Yameen, highlighting that citizens should reinforce such relationships.

Continuing his speech, he addressed Eid al-Adha greetings to Muslims around the globe.

As all government offices and institutions have closed operations for a week in celebration of Eid al-Adha, many locals have reportedly been partaking in jubilant festivities around the Maldives, as well as in different parts of the world.

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