The narrow lanes near Jama Masjid have never been more fragrant with the aroma of kebabs, the market has never been more crowded, buzzing with a constant euphoric chatter, and the azaan has never sounded more soulful.
With the advent of Ramzan, the air in old Delhi is full of excitement and a divine ardency. The festival marks the end of a month-long fast and the inception of a deeper religious zeal. Eid has varied significance for people from different walks of life but the spirit of the festival is that of unity. Eid celebrations involve offering prayers together followed by a merry repast with relatives and friends. The main attractions for children during Eid are new clothes, sumptuous food and fairs.
In a unique initiative, Delhites will get an opportunity to savour the feast on the delectable cuisine of the walled city and catch the glimpse of the vibrant nightlife during this holy month of Ramzan. Delhi Tourism in association with India City Walks is organising Night Walks at lanes and bylanes of historical Shahjahanabad. The walk was inaugurated today at Jama Masjid by Kapil Mishra, Minister for Tourism in august presence of Imran Hussain, Minister of Food & Supply and Alka lamba, MlA Chandni Chowk and other senior officers of Delhi Tourism.
These Nightwalks aims to take you through serene precincts of India’s largest mosque to an exclusive location where you can take in the awe-inspiring, panoramic view of Shahjahanabad’s efflorescent culture, while feasting on traditional Iftar meals comprising of glass of milk coupled with fruits, dryfruits, pakoras, sheermal, and other delectable dishes like Mughlai and vegetarian cuisines with refreshing sharbats and traditional coolers.