Cricket fraternity extends heartfelt greetings on Eid

New Delhi [India] : The former and current cricketers took to social media and wished the nation a happy Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday.

Star India bowler, Mohammed Shami took to his official social media handle, X and shared a video wishing everyone on the festival with a caption: "Aap sabhi ko Eid ka chand mubarak".

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, who was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup squad, wished the nation on Eid. He shared a picture of his family with a caption: "My heartfelt wishes on this blessed occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. May your homes be filled with joy and laughter today and always. Eid Mubarak!"

Former India middle-order batter Manoj Tiwari also wished the nation on this day with a caption: "May this Eid ul-Fitr be a very blessed, joyous and memorable celebration for all. Eid Mubarak!"

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to his social media handle, X and wished the nation on this auspicious festival. He shared a photo of him sitting with his father and elder brother, Yusuf Pathan, with the caption: "Eid Mubarak to everyone from Pathan family".

Not only Indian players, but the players of Pakistan and Afghanistan also took to X and wished the nation on the auspicious festival of Eid.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam took to his social media handle and shared a picture with his family while wishing his country.

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan shared a photo where he was seen wearing a Pathani suit and wished his nation. He wrote, "Eid Mubarak to everyone."

Cricketers Hasan Ali and Mohammad Nabi also wished the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Afgahanistan's T20 captain, Mohammad Nabi also wished Eid to everyone.

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.