Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan, was celebrated with religious devotion and enthusiasm across the Jammu region today. The occasion was marked by grand congregational prayers, heartfelt greetings, and communal harmony.
From early morning, Muslim communities, dressed in traditional white attire, gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special Eid prayers. The largest congregation in Jammu took place at Eidgah Residency Road, where hundreds of people from various parts of the city came together to pray for peace and prosperity.
Security and Administrative Arrangements
The administration and the Waqf Board made elaborate arrangements at Eidgah for the smooth conduct of prayers, with tight security measures in place to prevent any untoward incidents.
Special Eid prayers were also offered at prominent mosques, including Jamia Masjid Khatika Talab, Jamia Masjid Ustad Mohalla, Jamia Masjid near Tawi Bridge, and Jamia Masjids in Bhatindi, Sidhra, and Sunjwan, among other locations.
Festive Spirit and Community Harmony
The streets and marketplaces were abuzz with festive cheer as members of the Muslim community embraced and exchanged greetings. Members of other communities also joined in the celebrations, extending their best wishes to their Muslim brethren. Children, dressed in colorful attire, eagerly spent their Eidy on sweets, toys, and festive treats, adding to the jubilant atmosphere.
Celebrations Across the Region
In Kathua, hundreds of Muslims gathered at Eidgah to offer prayers, with similar scenes witnessed in Bani, Billawar, and Basohli. In Udhampur, the Jamia Masjid at Adarsh Colony saw a large turnout of worshippers.
In Ramban, prayers were held at Jamia Masjid Qadim and Jamia Masjid Jadeed, while in Banihal and Batote, special prayers were offered in their respective mosques. In Reasi, the Eidgah at Gran Morh on Jotipuram Road was the center of festivities.
Doda and Bhaderwah witnessed prayers in their respective Eidgahs, while in Rajouri, thousands of worshippers assembled at Eidgah to offer their Namaz. Senior civil and police officers, including the Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri, DIG Rajouri-Poonch range, and SSP Rajouri, extended greetings and distributed sweets among children.
Message of Love and Brotherhood
Imams delivering sermons across different mosques emphasized the significance of Ramzan and the values of Eid-ul-Fitr, highlighting the festival’s message of love, brotherhood, and humanity.
In Kishtwar, thousands gathered at Eidgah Chowgan for prayers, with heightened security ensuring a peaceful celebration. Similarly, Poonch, Mendhar, Surankote, and Mandi witnessed grand Eid congregations. At the Markazi Eidgah in Poonch, a large number of worshippers offered prayers, with the administration ensuring smooth arrangements.
Eid-ul-Fitr once again reinforced the spirit of unity and festivity across Jammu and Kashmir, bringing communities together in a celebration of faith, compassion, and joy.
