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May 24,2020
Mangaluru, May 24: Muslims across coastal Karnataka today observed Eid Al-Fitr by offering Eid prayers at home instead of mosques and Eidgahs.
For the first time the cities of Mangaluru and Udupi wore a deserted look on the day of Eid. Strict implementation of the lockdown was seen in the both cities. All vehicles except those transporting essentials remained off the roads.
Following the orders of orders of the deputy commissioners of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi and guidance of religious scholars and Qadhis, Muslims preferred not to venture out of homes on the day of Eid. The 36 hours of complete lockdown which came into force yesterday at 7 p.m. will relaxed tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.
The Eidgah at Light House Hill area of the city and other prominent mosques, where thousands used to gather to offer namaz during festivals, were empty today.
Photos of simple Eid celebrations were share on social media to keep the spirit of festival alive in times of pandemic.
This time Muslims in the region had also decided not to buy any new clothes for Eid. Campaigns were run in the moth of Ramadan to encourage the Muslims to donate the amount of new clothes to the needy instead.
Throughout the month of Ramadan Muslim organisations were distributing food among the stranded migrant labourers in the region.
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There are many cheddis in police department. so no use of probe
Cyber police can trace and catch him
Siddu and team washing hands by putting everything on PM's head.
These all comes under Modi rule benefits. Nobody should not question him. Shame
Under modi rule, these "unknown" saffron goons wont get punishment, even after having strong evidences
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