Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety across the state on Monday. Various religious, social and cultural organisations organised rallies, Mehfil-e-Milad and Seerat conferences where speakers highlighted various aspects of the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Mosques were also decorated with colorful lights, buntings, green Islamic flags and hoardings.
People extended warm greeting to each other on the occasion. The day was celebrated with religious zeal in other parts of the state where a large number of people took part in Milad processions.
The programme started with the recitation of Holy Quran and thereafter children recited the Naats in praise of Prophet Muhammad.
Speakers described Islam as the religion of peace and said the day marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad, whose life was an embodiment of love, equality and brotherhood.
Speakers threw light on the significance of the day. In Dehradun thousands of people participated in Milad processions which started from various religious schools and Masjids.
Thousands of devotees, chanting pro-Islamic slogans, participated with full religious fervor in religious processions taken out on the occasion at different places.
The processionists, some of whom were riding on horses and vehicles, after passing through various markets and residential areas, reached the place where a massive congregation was held.
The local administration had put adequate security arrangements in place to maintain peace during the festival.