India celebrates Eid with fervour even without embrace |
India celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on 25th May with simplicity and solemnity across India amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The faithful offered prayers and thanksgiving Namaz in their homes instead of congregating at Grand Mosques, to comply with nationwide lockdown norms. People also prayed to the Almighty to free the world from the pandemic. Perhaps for the first time, Eidgahs and mosques wore a deserted look on Eid day as the religious and other large gatherings are still prohibited under lockdown-4. Several Muslim clerics, leaders, scholars and prominent personalities had appealed to people to offer Eid prayers at their homes, adhering social distance. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Vekaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion. President Kovind greeted Muslims and India saying the festival is an expression of love, peace, brotherhood, and harmony. Vice President Naidu in his message said the festival fortifies the spirit of compassion, charity and generosity in the society and it is an occasion for families and communities to come together. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoped this special occasion furthers the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. He wished for everyone to be healthy and prosperous.
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