Srinagar- Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Monday, with the largest congregation of devotees assembled at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of the Dal lake.
However, authorities did not allow Eid prayers at the eidgah and historic Jamia Masjid in the old Srinagar city. A large posse of security forces was deployed at both the places.
The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid had announced that Eid prayers will be held at the eidgah in the old city at 10 am and urged authorities not to put curbs on the religious event.
Chief priest of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was scheduled to deliver the Eid sermon at the eidgah, claimed that he was placed under house arrest ahead of the congregational prayers.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah were among the notable persons to offer prayers at Hazratbal.
Large congregation of Eid prayers were reported from all districts of the valley.
Dressed in their best, Muslims of all ages and genders assembled in eidgahs, mosque and shrines to offer prayers.
The day is marked by Muslims visiting their relatives and friends to exchange gifts and greetings to mark the culmination of the fasting month of Ramazan.
Eid celebrated in Jammu region amid tight security
Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety across the Jammu region on Monday amid tight security arrangements, with a large number of people gathering at different eidgahs to pray for peace.
On Monday, the largest congregation was held at the eidgah on Residency Road in Jammu, followed by the Mecca Masjid and the Jama Masjid Khatikan Talab, where hundreds of Muslims offered Eid prayers in the morning.
Muftis and religious scholars spoke about the significance of the day, explaining the philosophy behind the customary sacrifice.
“I want to extend my wishes to everyone on Eid, the festival of happiness. There’s a tradition in Jammu where people come together during religious functions,” Mufti Anayat Tullah, head priest of the Jamia Masjid in Jammu, said.
Emphasising the love and brotherhood among various communities in Jammu, he said, “I hope this bond of love continues. I want to appeal to everyone — do not fall into the trap of those spreading hate.”
On the eve of Eid, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah greeted the people on the Union Territory.
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