The Namaz of Eid was performed in mosques across Delhi after two years, as Covid-19 restrictions remained suspended due to a dip in cases. Meanwhile, Delhi Police made tight security arrangements at major religious places and also in different parts of the city for peaceful progression of the Namaz. Police said that it has also warned of strict legal action against rumour mongers.
Police said foot and bike patrolling were carried out in various mosques premises and clerics were briefed about the court guidelines over the usage of loudspeakers.
In Jahangirpuri, Hindu and Muslim communities together celebrated Eid on Kushal Chowk by exchanging sweets and hugs, giving a message of peace and harmony in the area that witnessed communal violence last month. Since Tuesday morning, scores of devotees, greeting and hugging each others, offered prayers in two shifts as several mosques shifted the Namaz timings, keeping in mind the summer heat.
Following the scorching heat, Namaz was performed at several mosques in the city around 6 AM. It was performed at 6 AM at the Jama Masjid. Many other mosques, including Fatehpuri, Sunehri Masjid, Shahjahano Masjid, Bhoori Bhatiyari and Dhaka Masjid, too, held the Namaz between 6 AM and 7 AM.
Junglewali Masjid in Azad Market and a few other mosques held prayers in two shifts to accommodate the people. In last couple of years, devotees were forced to offer Namaz of Eid at their homes as religious places were closed due to Covid-induced restrictions. Meanwhile, from conducting flag marches and Aman Committee meetings, the Delhi Police has urged the people to maintain peace and warned of strict legal action against rumour mongers and those trying to foment communal tension.
Aman Committee or peace committee comprises people from all communities, who appeal to the members of their respective communities in the locality to maintain peace and harmony. They also request the people to report any untoward incidents to the police.
“Police have urged the members of the Aman Committees to spread the message that the entire festivities may be celebrated with compassion and warned the people against indulging in any untoward activities. Legal action would be taken against those indulging in mischievous activities," Amrutha Guguloth, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi district.