President urges unity and compassion on Eid al‑Adha
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today marked the observance of Eid al‑Adha, calling on citizens to embrace the values of peace, brotherhood and sacrifice embodied in the Hajj commemoration.
The President said the festival, which recalls the unwavering faith and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, offers a powerful message of equality and solidarity as Muslims worldwide gather in Mecca irrespective of race, nationality or social standing.
He noted that even amid global conflict, including challenges in the Middle East, Muslim devotees continue to uphold the spirit of devotion and sacrifice.
President Dissanayake emphasized that the Government’s vision is to build a compassionate and harmonious society founded on unity and selflessness, urging Sri Lankans to enrich society with spiritual values as the nation moves forward together.
The President extended heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and across the world for a blessed Eid al‑Adha.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s full statement for Eid al-Adha:
Today, 28th May 2026, marks the observance of the sacred festival of Eid al-Adha, celebrated with deep devotion by Muslims across the world.
According to Islamic belief, the Hajj commemoration symbolises the unwavering faith and unparalleled sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim in devotion to Almighty Allah. The observance holds special significance as the pilgrimage to Mecca is regarded as the fifth of the five great obligations of Islam.
In a world increasingly affected by conflict and division, the Hajj festival offers a profound example of the importance of human solidarity and mutual compassion.
I firmly believe that this gathering, where Muslims from all corners of the world come together irrespective of race, nationality or social standing to perform religious rites in unity, conveys to humanity a powerful message of equality and brotherhood.
Furthermore, even amidst the difficulties currently faced by the world due to the conflict situation in the Middle East, Muslim devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca continue to commemorate the immense sacrifice and devotion demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim throughout his life.
The vision of our Government, too, is to build a compassionate and harmonious society founded on peace, unity and selflessness rather than selfishness. As we pursue this journey, I urge all citizens to embrace more closely in their lives the values embodied by the Hajj celebration, peace, brotherhood and sacrifice.
As we continue to enrich Sri Lankan society with spiritual values and move forward together in a spirit of brotherhood towards building a developed nation where the benefits of progress are shared by all, I extend my heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and across the world for a blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid – Mubarak! (Newswire)
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