Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Indian Leaders Extend Greetings for Onam and Milad-un-Nabi
India celebrated Onam and Milad-un-Nabi on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent messages wishing people happiness, unity and prosperity.
He also wished people joy and kindness for Milad-un-Nabi.
President Droupadi Murmu said Onam celebrates the new harvest and Kerala’s culture.
She mentioned traditions such as boat races, folk dances, music and sports.
She said Milad-un-Nabi is a time to remember Prophet Muhammad’s teachings.
Other ministers and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also sent greetings.
Onam includes special foods, floral decorations and celebrations connected with King Mahabali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished citizens happiness, togetherness and prosperity on Onam.
Modi said Milad-un-Nabi should strengthen joy, kindness, togetherness and giving back to society.
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted Onam’s harvest traditions, cultural heritage and spirit of brotherhood.
Murmu said Milad-un-Nabi offers an opportunity to remember Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and promote an inclusive India.
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Rekha Gupta and Shivraj Singh Chouhan also extended festival greetings.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Rekha Gupta and Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended greetings; citizens observed the festivals.
- What
- Leaders issued messages for Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi, emphasizing happiness, peace, prosperity, unity, kindness and harmony.
- When
- Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi were observed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026; President Murmu issued her messages on Tuesday, the eve of the festivals.
- Where
- Across India, with Onam celebrated primarily in Kerala and among Malayali communities in India and abroad.
- Why
- The messages marked Onam’s harvest and cultural traditions and Milad-un-Nabi’s commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary.
- Onam date
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Onam significance
- A ten-day harvest and cultural festival primarily celebrated in Kerala, culminating in Thiruvonam.
- Onam traditions
- Pookkalam floral decorations, new clothes, boat races, folk dances, music, sports and the Onasadya feast.
- Milad-un-Nabi significance
- A festival commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
- Prime Minister’s message
- Modi wished for happiness, togetherness, prosperity, joy, kindness and giving back to society.
- President’s message
- Murmu highlighted gratitude to nature, Kerala’s cultural heritage, brotherhood and the need to build an inclusive and progressive India.
