All India Muslim Tehwar Committee (AIMTC) took out the procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi from the Mangalwara Square on Monday. All India Milli Council’s President Arif Masood and AIMTC’s National Chairman Osaf Shahmeeri Khurram initiated the procession.
While addressing the procession here on Monday, legislator Surendranath Singh appealed the people to follow the path of Prophet Mohammed.
Singh announced that `12,000 would be awarded to all the akhadas participated in the procession.
On the occasion, Congress district president PC Sharma said, “We all should follow the path of truth showed by the prophet in order to progress. Peace and love are the messages of Prophet Mohammed.”
Arif Masood congratulated the Tehwar committee for the successful completion of the procession and said broadcasting the message of the prophet Mohammed is the main objective of organising the procession. Islam is the religion of peace and all the Muslims want peace and harmony. This procession gives a message of unity and brotherhood.
AIMTC’s National Chairman Osaf Shahmeeri Khurram expressed gratitude towards all the people, who participated in the procession and said that crores of peace-loving Muslims of India celebrate the festival.
Convener of the procession, Abdul Nafees told that like every year, people of different religions would also take part in the procession and would celebrate the birthday of the prophet Mohammed together. The procession concluded with the prayers for peace and harmony. Various social organizations and political parties welcomed the procession at various squares. Following the tradition, 11 akhadas of the city took part in the procession.