UN Secretary General Guterres Wishes Muslims a Blessed Eid al-Adha

Jakarta, VIVA – Today, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha 1446 Hijri. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), shared a heartfelt message to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration.

In his statement, Guterres highlighted the ongoing global challenges marked by "conflict, division, and violence."

Through the social media platform X, Guterres wrote:

"My warmest greetings to all those celebrating #EidAlAdha."

He continued, "Amidst the turmoil of conflict, division, and violence, let us draw inspiration from the values of solidarity, togetherness, and compassion that are at the heart of this celebration," ending his message with, "Eid Mubarak!"

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Sekjen PBB Antonio Guterres.

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• VIVA.co.id/Natania Longdong

Muslims are set to observe Eid al-Adha for four days, beginning on Friday.

The celebration also coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage — the fifth pillar of Islam.

Hajj is a religious duty required of every Muslim who is financially and physically able, at least once in their lifetime.

It consists of a series of rituals that symbolize the core tenets of Islamic faith, while also commemorating the profound trials faced by the Prophet Abraham and his family.

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The celebration also coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage — the fifth pillar of Islam.