Braving heavy rains in the morning and incessant rains throughout the day, Muslims across the State, particularly in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kendrapada and Bhadrak celebrated the Id-ul-Fitr on Tuesday with plenty of merrymaking.
True to its spirit of celebrating festivals of every community with fervour, the Id festival in Cuttack city was observed by every community with enthusiasm.
After the holy month of Ramzan on Monday, Muslims in large numbers thronged the 40-odd Masjids in Cuttack and offered mass prayers. The Qadam-e-Rasul, Idgah Padia and the Ahmedia Masjid along with Palton Masjid, Sahi Masjid and Dewan Masjid of the city witnessed large gatherings as Hindus and Christians also came in numbers to greet their Muslim brethren.
Reports reaching here said the Id was also celebrated with equal passion in Bhubaneswar, Kendrapada and Bhadrak. According police headquarters sources here, no untoward incident of any nature was reported from any part of the State.
“This is considered to be one of our important annual festivals as it is the culmination of the month-long fasting and prayers,” said Nasim Khan of Choudwar.
It’s all about celebrations with good food and new cloths after the Ramzan, he said, adding that the festival gets more fascinating when people of other communities join it.
“The festival also promotes care and compassion for the poor and destitute as during the Ramzan month people dole out substantial amounts of their incomes in charity and donation,” said Syed Samim of the city, saying this festival is also associated with purity and forgiveness.