Srinagar, March 20 -- As the crescent of Shawwal is anticipated and Muslims across the world gather for Eid al-Fitr, the festival arrives not merely as a religious celebration, but as a moral reminder. From the crowded mosques of India to the family homes of London, from the neighbourhoods of Sharjah to the villages of Africa, Eid carries a message that the whole world needs to hear: peace begins in the human heart, but it must not end there. It must move outward into society, into institutions, and into the global conscience.

This year, that message feels especially urgent. In the UAE, Eid al-Fitr has officially been announced for Friday, March 20, 2026. At the same time, international voices, including the UN Secretary-General, have us...