The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) celebrated Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi at its office in New Delhi on August 25, 2026, bringing together members of the Muslim community and Commission officials to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad. The event focused on reflecting upon his life, teachings, and enduring message of peace, compassion, and social responsibility.
Joint Secretary Dr. Atya Nand welcomed attendees and spoke about the positive transformation Prophet Mohammad brought to society, emphasizing the relevance of his teachings in promoting compassion, mutual respect, harmony, and responsible conduct. Secretary Shri Suchindra Misra reiterated NCM's role in ensuring effective implementation of constitutional and statutory safeguards for minorities, emphasizing the importance of social harmony and brotherhood for national development.
Vice Chairperson S. Munawari Begum highlighted the importance of values including saving the girl child and noted that lessons from Prophet Mohammad's teachings encourage community members to contribute positively to nation-building and discharge their civic responsibilities. She reaffirmed NCM's commitment to promoting dialogue, inclusivity, and equal participation of minority communities in national development.
Community representatives elaborated on Prophet Mohammad's life and teachings, highlighting the importance of his message of peace, equality, compassion, and service to humanity, noting its continued relevance to contemporary society including women empowerment schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. The celebration concluded with a prayer for national wellbeing through integration, brotherhood, and social harmony.