Members of the Muslim community observed the birth anniversary of prophet Mohammed and Barawafat across the State on Sunday. In lalkuan, the Muslims organised programmes in various localities to mark the occasion. Mausoleums and mosques were illuminated on Saturday night. On Sunday, the devotees offered namaz and took out a procession that passed through various roads in the city before concluding at the Jama Masjid. The people prayed for peace and prosperity in the nation. A large number of Muslims had gathered since early morning at the Jama and Roshan mosques.
The State labour and Dairy Development minister Harish Chandra Durgapal and Nagar Panchayat chairman Rambabu Mishra extended their greetings to members of the Muslim community on the occasion of Barawafat. Durgapal said that prophet Mohammed had taught mutual harmony, respect for other religions and unity. His teachings were not for a particular community but for the welfare of humanity, said the minister. Mishra said that the prophet had showed the path of humanity and peace to humankind. The Imam Maulana of Jama Masjid Hafiz Ahmed Raza Khan, Roshan Masjid Imam Abdul Matim Malik and others were among those present on the occasion.