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Prayers mark Eid-ul Fitr celebrations in districts

Muslim brethren in districts of Hassan, Mandya and Chamarajanagar celebrated Ramzan Id or Eid-ul Fitr (breaking the fast) on Monday with great pomp.

Prayers and sermon at mosques marked the first day of ‘Shawwal’ - the first day of ninth month of Islamic calender and end of ‘Ramadan’.

The month long  ritual of fasting came to an end welcoming the new month. The month holds a special importance with the community, as it is believed that the holy Quran was revealed to the world.

In Hassan, Muslims offered prayers on the occasion of Ramzan at Eidgah Maidans at Hunasinakere and Hosaline roads.

In Chamarajanagar, Muslims offered prayers at the Alhadish Eidgah maidan at Somwarpet in the district headquarters. Moulana Nazeem Alikhan, Umar Farook, Rafeek Mohammad and others offered prayers amidst high security. In Mandya, prayers were offered at the Eidgah Maidan near Holalu circle.

In Mysore, Sir Khazi Hazrath Moulana Mohammed Usman Shariff addressing the assemblage, opined that communal harmony is our country’s strength. Islam religion encompasses love, affection, compassion and peace. “We have gathered here to offer gratitude to almighty after 30 days of fast.”

Emphasising importance of fasting of Muslims during the month of Ramzan, he said, community would not involve in any sort of committing mistakes, lying and betrayal. He called upon the gathering to continue the same after the end of fasting season and aid the needy.

He requested Islam community to spread the message of communal harmony to the world and live their entire life in accordance to Allah’s wish. “Participate in festivals of other religions and never forget to involve them in yours.”

Commenting on the havoc created elsewhere in the country, he said that no one would be keen in desiring such miseries, which has been created anonymously.
Funds for Victims of Assam was collected after the sermon. A two minute prayer was dedicated for peace at Assam and integrity of the country.