Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs Muneer Mulaffer extended his greetings on the occasion of "Eid al-Adha" (Hajj Festival), a significant religious celebration observed with deep faith by Muslims living across the world and throughout Sri Lanka.

"Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is not merely a celebration, but a day that conveys a profound religious and social message to the world. On this day, we remember the unwavering faith in Allah, obedience, and noble sacrifice demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him) and his family.

"Likewise, the Hajj pilgrimage performed in the sacred land of Makkah by millions of pilgrims arriving from different parts of the world - dressed...