Eid-Ul-Fitr 2021: Sachin Tendulkar, Other Cricketers Extend Greetings

People across India are celebrating the festival of Eid ul Fitr that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Due to the pandemic, celebrations are low key but keeping the spirits high are the hearty wishes from celebrities from various fields. Joining the list was former India captain Sachin Tendulkar. “Wishing everyone good health, happiness and prosperity on the auspicious occasion of Eid,” the batting great wrote on Twitter. 

Wishing everyone good health, happiness and prosperity on the auspicious occasion of Eid. #EidMubarak

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 14, 2021

Extending his greeting, former India cricketer Suresh Raina wrote, “On this auspicious day, wishing peace and prosperity for everyone! May this festival bring good health and positivity all around. Stay safe and enjoy the day with your loved ones.” 

On this auspicious day, wishing peace and prosperity for everyone! May this festival bring good health & positivity all around. Stay safe & enjoy the day with your loved ones! #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/kzA8hlUubw

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 14, 2021

Ace Indian pacer Mohammed Shami wished his online family Eid Mubarak with a happy picture. “May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions and ease the suffering of all people around the globe. Eid Mubarak to you and your family! May you be blessed with kindness, patience and love. Eid Mubarak” 

May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgressions and ease the suffering of all people around the globe. Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
May you be blessed with kindness, patience and love. Eid Mubarak Stay safe , stay home #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/V7kxxhCnNE

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) May 14, 2021

A lot of wishes had come in yesterday as well, with India captain Virat Kohli being among the first few to extend his wishes. “In these unprecedented times, let the spirit of Eid bring love, peace and joy to all. Eid Mubarak. Stay safe." 

In these unprecedented times, let the spirit of Eid bring love, peace and joy to all. Eid Mubarak. Stay safe.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 13, 2021

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant urged fans to stay home. “Best wishes to those celebrating Eid today! Please stay indoors and enjoy time with your families. Eid Mubarak everyone.” 

Best wishes to those celebrating Eid today! Please stay indoors and enjoy time with your families. Eid Mubarak everyone!#StayHome #StaySafe #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/VnNB4DEobQ

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 13, 2021

India's flamboyant batsman Shikhar Dhawan wrote, “Eid Mubarak to all those who are celebrating. Love, light and happiness to you. Please stay safe everyone.” 

#EidMubarak to all those who are celebrating Love, light and happiness to you. Please stay safe everyone pic.twitter.com/Viobw1MOKP

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 13, 2021

Most people are observing the sacred day from their homes, keeping away from large gatherings in view of the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic, opting to stay indoors.

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