Assam | BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary Takes Part in Eid Festivities
- Jun 05, 2019,
- Updated Jun 05, 2019, 1:43 AM IST
Kokrajhar, June 5, 2019:
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary on Wednesday offer ed prayers at Kokrajhar’s Binasara Idgah during the occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr today.
While speaking to media persons at the Idgah, Hagrama conveyed his heartiest wishes to all the followers of Islam in Assam. The BTC chief said that he hopes that the brotherhood between all the communities will be strengthened so that it brings love, peace and unity to the region as well as the state of Assam.
The BTC Chief also promised to look after the needs and demands of the local Muslim population and appreciated the community for organizing the biggest festival of the Muslims in a grand manner.
It may be mentioned that Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is the first day of the 10th Islamic month of Shawwal.
It is an auspicious festival celebrated by an estimated 1.5 billion Muslims around the world to mark the end of the month-long fasting season.
This year, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in India on June 5, 2019, while UAE and Saudi Arabia celebrated the festival today after the moon was sighted late on Monday evening, reported the Khaleej Times.
Many other countries including Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan also celebrated Eid today.
Meanwhile, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan, India, and Australia on Wednesday as soon as the moon is sighted.
It is worth noting that the festivities of Eid can only begin after the crescent moon is seen. It is not only an auspicious occasion for Muslims but also a day of remembrance and charity.
On this day, Muslims around the world offer faithful prayers, listen to khutba or sermons and participate in charitable activities.
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