Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety across Doda

DODA, April 22: The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Doda district, here today.

Huge rush of people from Muslim community gathered at Eidgah to offer Eid Prayers this morning.

During his address at Eidgah Doda, Imam of Jamia Masjid Doda gave religious discourses and prayed for the well-being of people of the entire J&K as well as the prevalence of communal amity and brotherhood.

Deputy Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan, SSP Doda Abdul Qayoom, MC Chairman Ved Gupta, Dy. Director Employment Doda Idrees Lone and other senior civil and police officers were present on the occasion.

The DC extended warm greetings to all fellow citizens particularly Muslim Brethren and hoped that the festival with tradition of giving and sharing, enriches our lives with a spirit of brotherhood and empathy for the deprived, helpless and needy people.

People in the district thronged the markets in huge numbers with children, buying things besides greeting each other. Eid Prayers were also held in other towns and villages throughout the district.