NEW DELHI: Muslims across India, dressed in traditional attire, offered prayers at mosques and Eidgahs on Thursday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In the national capital, a large crowd gathered for morning prayers at the 17th century Jama Masjid in the Walled City and greeted each other with hugs.
There was a festive atmosphere in the markets around Jama Masjid, including Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazaar and Darib Kalan, and there was a lot of shopping for the festival. Local resident Mohammad Gufran Afridi said after offering namaz, "The message of Islam is that all religions People should live together with love and affection. This is 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb'.There is no religion greater than humanity." in Jama Masjid.
After the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast, people turned to eateries and restaurants selling delicious dishes and also met their neighbours, friends and relatives and shared sweet milk-based desserts like 'Sevai' and 'Kheer'. Did.
Eid was celebrated in Kerala and Ladakh on Wednesday, while in the rest of the country it will be celebrated on April 11. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K.
Saxena greeted people on Eid and said this shows that all issues can be resolved through mutual discussion and goodwill.
In a series of posts on Twitter, Saxena said that namaz was not offered on the road anywhere in Delhi and no "unpleasant incident" took place anywhere.L-G Saxena wrote in Hindi on Am."
"This is perhaps the first time in the history of Delhi that people offered Namaz not on the streets but entirely inside mosques and Eidgahs. By doing so today, Delhi has set a great example of harmony and cooperation for the country." He said.
There was a festive mood across Uttar Pradesh as people from the Muslim community celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr by offering namaz and enjoying delicacies.In state capital Lucknow, a huge crowd of people was seen at Aishbagh Eidgah in the old city, dressed in traditional attire and greeting each other with hugs.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Danish Azad Ansari, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and State Congress President Ajay Rai visited Eidgah and greeted the people there.
Speaking to reporters, Yadav said that people from different communities celebrate festivals together and "it is the hallmark of our culture". Yadav said, "I hope that we can take the country forward towards prosperity with our combined cultures." Will take."
Apart from Lucknow, large Eid gatherings were seen in Kanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Meerut and Barabanki, officials said.Police said Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were offered at over 31,000 Eidgahs and mosques in the state. After the prayers, people turned to eateries and restaurants selling delicious dishes and also visited their neighbours, friends and relatives. Met and shared milk based sweets like 'Sevai' and 'Kheer'.
However, 'Free Palestine' protests during Eid prayers led to minor clashes with police in Aligarh. A heated argument broke out between police and some people attending Eid prayers at the Eidgah who held up a banner with the slogan "Free Palestine", police said.
He said that the policemen deployed there objected to the banner which led to a minor clash with the protesters but the matter was immediately calmed down.Police said that CCTV footage of the incident has been secured.
He said that Delhi Gate Police is investigating the matter and appropriate action will be taken based on the evidence.
Eid was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in Telangana. Eid prayers were offered at Eidgahs and mosques and a large number of devotees attended special prayers at Mir Alam Eidgah and Mecca Masjid in the city and other parts of the state.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the residence of senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir in Hyderabad. But went and congratulated him.AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi offered namaz at Mir Alam Eidgah and extended his good wishes on the occasion.
He said, "Eid Mubarak to you and your families. May Allah accept our fasting, charity and good deeds in the month of Ramadan. I sincerely pray that we apply whatever we learn during Ramadan. May Allah be merciful." And he likes kindness."Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Governor S Abdul Naji on Thursday greeted the Muslims of the state on Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Chief Minister said that Ramzan is a festival which enhances discipline, charity and other virtues.
The Governor said that the teachings of the Holy Quran have shaped the society for centuries since the advent of Prophet Mohammed. Jharkhand's biggest tribal festival 'Sarhul' and Eid-ul-Fitr of the Muslim community will be celebrated with elaborate security arrangements across the state on Thursday. Celebrated with religious and traditional enthusiasm among the people.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Arjun Munda greeted the citizens of the state on the occasion of Sarhu and Eid.
In the national capital, a large crowd gathered for morning prayers at the 17th century Jama Masjid in the Walled City and greeted each other with hugs.
There was a festive atmosphere in the markets around Jama Masjid, including Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazaar and Darib Kalan, and there was a lot of shopping for the festival. Local resident Mohammad Gufran Afridi said after offering namaz, "The message of Islam is that all religions People should live together with love and affection. This is 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb'.There is no religion greater than humanity." in Jama Masjid.
After the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast, people turned to eateries and restaurants selling delicious dishes and also met their neighbours, friends and relatives and shared sweet milk-based desserts like 'Sevai' and 'Kheer'. Did.
Eid was celebrated in Kerala and Ladakh on Wednesday, while in the rest of the country it will be celebrated on April 11. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K.
Saxena greeted people on Eid and said this shows that all issues can be resolved through mutual discussion and goodwill.
In a series of posts on Twitter, Saxena said that namaz was not offered on the road anywhere in Delhi and no "unpleasant incident" took place anywhere.L-G Saxena wrote in Hindi on Am."
"This is perhaps the first time in the history of Delhi that people offered Namaz not on the streets but entirely inside mosques and Eidgahs. By doing so today, Delhi has set a great example of harmony and cooperation for the country." He said.
There was a festive mood across Uttar Pradesh as people from the Muslim community celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr by offering namaz and enjoying delicacies.In state capital Lucknow, a huge crowd of people was seen at Aishbagh Eidgah in the old city, dressed in traditional attire and greeting each other with hugs.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Danish Azad Ansari, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and State Congress President Ajay Rai visited Eidgah and greeted the people there.
Speaking to reporters, Yadav said that people from different communities celebrate festivals together and "it is the hallmark of our culture". Yadav said, "I hope that we can take the country forward towards prosperity with our combined cultures." Will take."
Apart from Lucknow, large Eid gatherings were seen in Kanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Meerut and Barabanki, officials said.Police said Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were offered at over 31,000 Eidgahs and mosques in the state. After the prayers, people turned to eateries and restaurants selling delicious dishes and also visited their neighbours, friends and relatives. Met and shared milk based sweets like 'Sevai' and 'Kheer'.
However, 'Free Palestine' protests during Eid prayers led to minor clashes with police in Aligarh. A heated argument broke out between police and some people attending Eid prayers at the Eidgah who held up a banner with the slogan "Free Palestine", police said.
He said that the policemen deployed there objected to the banner which led to a minor clash with the protesters but the matter was immediately calmed down.Police said that CCTV footage of the incident has been secured.
He said that Delhi Gate Police is investigating the matter and appropriate action will be taken based on the evidence.
Eid was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in Telangana. Eid prayers were offered at Eidgahs and mosques and a large number of devotees attended special prayers at Mir Alam Eidgah and Mecca Masjid in the city and other parts of the state.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the residence of senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir in Hyderabad. But went and congratulated him.AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi offered namaz at Mir Alam Eidgah and extended his good wishes on the occasion.
He said, "Eid Mubarak to you and your families. May Allah accept our fasting, charity and good deeds in the month of Ramadan. I sincerely pray that we apply whatever we learn during Ramadan. May Allah be merciful." And he likes kindness."Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Governor S Abdul Naji on Thursday greeted the Muslims of the state on Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Chief Minister said that Ramzan is a festival which enhances discipline, charity and other virtues.
The Governor said that the teachings of the Holy Quran have shaped the society for centuries since the advent of Prophet Mohammed. Jharkhand's biggest tribal festival 'Sarhul' and Eid-ul-Fitr of the Muslim community will be celebrated with elaborate security arrangements across the state on Thursday. Celebrated with religious and traditional enthusiasm among the people.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Arjun Munda greeted the citizens of the state on the occasion of Sarhu and Eid.