Yahya Hallare
Daijiworld Media Network – Bhatkal

Bhatkal, Oct 16: Eid Al-Adha, feast of the sacrifice, was celebrated with traditional fervor and enthusiasm, here, on Wednesday October 16. The celebration will continue for the next three-and-a-half days.

The procession started from the Jamia Masjid and passed through the main roads of the town. Maulana Khaja Madani, Markazi Khaleefa Jamatul Muslimeen Qazi, Imam and Khateeb Khalifa Jamia Masjid, led the Eid prayers, which was attended by thousands of Muslims.

After the prayers, Maulana delivered the sermon in Arabic, which was translated to Urdu.

He spoke about the significance of the religious ritual and the obligation of Muslims towards it. Maulana said that Muslims should follow the way of Islam and practice it in their lives. Later he said that complete peace can be obtained following the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (SAW). He also described the incident of Prophet Ibrahim and explained the origins of Eid.
He requested the people to maintain peace and harmony in the town.

Later, he prayed for world peace, unity among Muslim nations, and progress for the people and for the country’s prosperity.

The police made necessary security arrangements for the peaceful celebration of Eid.

Maulana Iqbal Mulla Nadvi, chief Quazi Jamaatul Muslimeen, Bhatkal Maulana Abdul Bari Fakarde Nadvi Imam, Khateeb Jamia Masjid Bhatkal, Maulana Abdul Aleem Qasimi, Maulana Abdul Azeem Qazia Nadvi, and Maulana Abdul Rab Nadvi among others were present.