Mangalore: Eid Milad processions held with devotion and fervour

Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Additional pics by Waseem Shaan

Mangalore, Jan 14: Eid Milad or Milad-Un-Nabi was marked with much devotion and fervour by the Muslim community in city here on Tuesday January 14.

Eid Milad marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed and falls in the third month of the Islamic calendar. The celebrations are often low-key, and the day is observed by holding solemn religious meets, processions and social activities. Many of the households choose not to celebrate the day.

On Tuesday, Muslims in the vicinities of Bunder and Kudroli took out processions carrying colourful flags and banners of their respective organizations. Women and children dressed in traditional attires too were part of the processions.

A highlight of the processions was the presence of the duff bands that added to the festivity.

Religious discourses on life and teachings of Prophet Mohammed are conducted in mosques and by community organizations.

Hundreds of people took part in the processions.