The message of brotherhood and unity was set across the city with the peaceful celebration of Eid and Rath Yatra on Saturday. With pleasant weather, the people celebrated both the occasion with full spirit and enthusiasm.
The city authorities had made alternate routes for people. After the prayers of Eid, the usual city traffic was restored. There were also tight security arrangements in the city for conducting the celebration smoothly.
On the occasion of Eid, prayer was offered all across the city mosque. People greeted each other and wished for their well being after prayers. Former MP Subodhkant Sahay along with other ministers joined the gathering at Harmu mosque and offered prayers .The whole city was busy celebrating Eid. The celebration of festival marked happiness in the life of city denizens. “I celebrated the day with my friends. We offered our prayers together and then went out to have fun. It was really a fun day for me and my friends,” said Jawed at Karbala Chowk.
The whole market of the city was decorated with shops which were offering different kind of fancy items, clothes and eatables. The people enjoyed and had fun. “I am very happy as the month of Ramdan is over and finally we wore new clothes and had so many delicious foods. Eid is my favourite festival and I savor the day with my friends and family members,” said Sajiya Khan, a bachelor’s student.
At the same time, Rath Yatra was also observed with full reverence and faith. The crowd swarmed at Jagannath Temple to be a part of the Rath Yatra and Rath Mela. The people stood in queue for hours to get a glimpse of lord Jagannath. The devotees also pulled the decorated chariot of lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from Jagannathpur temple to Mausi Bari. Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Former MP Subodhkant Sahay and other state officials also participated in the procession.
Thousands of people from outside the state also joined the celebration at Jagannath Temple. The people were shopping and children were eager to take rides in the Mela. The people were excited and happy. on the occasion.