{
  "id": 3427475,
  "title": "PM Modi And President Murmu Extend Wishes As India Celebrates Onam And Eid Milad-un-Nabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/pm-modi-and-president-murmu-extend-wishes-as-india-celebrates-onam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:17:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/pm-modi-and-president-murmu-extend-wishes-as-india-celebrates-onam-and-eid-milad-un-nabi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended their felicitations to citizens on the festivals of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Wednesday, August 26. In their respective posts on the microblogging platform X, the leaders conveyed their greetings and emphasized the themes of joy, unity, kindness and harmony associated with the celebrations.\n\nOn Onam, PM Modi wished citizens, particularly those from Kerala residing in India and abroad, describing the vibrant festival as being celebrated enthusiastically worldwide. He hoped that the occasion would further promote happiness, togetherness and prosperity, and inspired citizens to continue contributing to the nation's development.\n\nPresident Murmu also expressed her warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Onam, particularly addressing the Muslim community. She highlighted the festival's significance in commemorating the return of King Mahabali and its celebration of Kerala's rich culture and spirit of brotherhood. She prayed that the festivities would bring happiness, peace, good health and prosperity to all, inspiring citizens to contribute collectively to the nation's progress.\n\nOn Eid Milad-un-Nabi, PM Modi wished citizens joy and togetherness, urging that the spirit of kindness and volunteering always guide humanity. President Murmu extended heartfelt congratulations to the citizens, especially the Muslim community, highlighting the festival as an opportunity to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and draw inspiration from his principles of noble morals and duty.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended their greetings to citizens on the occasion of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Wednesday, August 26. Taking to X, both leaders conveyed their wishes and highlighted the values of happiness, togetherness, kindness and harmony associated with the festivals. PM Modi extends wishes on Onam and Eid On the occasion of Eid and Onam on…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}