The Muslim community in the State Capital is preparing for Eid celebrations on Thursday with religious fervour as the holy month of Ramzan has ended with the sighting of the moon. The last day of month of Ramzan was marked with a major Namaz at all the major mosques of the city.
The moon was cited in the presence of city Quazi Molana Ashrat on Wednesday after which it was declared that the Eid would be celebrated on Thursday. He said that the main objective of the Eid is to celebrate the festival while keeping in mind the all mighty Khuda and include all near and dear ones in the celebrations. The month of Ramajan is considered as the time of introspection and inner strength while festival of Eid is to celebrate the new life and continuing with a renewed vigor.
On the day of Eid the devote Muslims would head to the Eidgah to offer Namaz. On route to the Eidgah they would offer sweets, alms and other gifts as per their capacity to the poor. A mass Namaz would be held in Eidgagh located near Bindal Bridge on Chakrata road where the repentance would be made before Allah. After that the Namazis would visit the places where their ancestors are buried; there they would offer prayers.
On Wednesday all the major markets of the city wore a festive look with people thronging them for shopping. The sweet shops and the one selling garments reported brisk sales. “I am expecting a good Eidi from my Abbu and grandparents. All my friends are very excited to celebrate Eid in a grand manner,’’ said Naved a class VII student and resident of Yamuna colony. Many youngsters are planning to celebrate Eid by watching ‘ Sultan’ the movie of their favorite actor Salman Khan. The Shia community however celebrated the festival of Eid on Wednesday itself. In Kalsi where there is a sizable Shia community, the Namaz was led by Maulana Abid. He said that every religion of the world teaches the lesson of love and harmony.