Muslim community to celebrates Eid ul-Fitr with unity, tradition

Nagpur: The Muslim community will offer Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz on Monday after the crescent moon sighting was confirmed through different sources by religious groups on Sunday evening.
The Dawoodi Bohra community celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with a mix of spirituality and tradition on Sunday. The day started with Fajr and Eid prayers, followed by a sermon and breaking the fast with kharak (stuffed dates). Families gathered to share meals on a thaal, emphasising unity and zero food waste, with dishes like sheer khurma and biryani. Charity, home visits, and greetings strengthen community ties.
On Monday, a large number of members from the Muslim community will congregate at Eidgah Ground, Jafar Nagar, and other designated places to offer the Eid prayers. A ‘Sadbhavana Eid Milan' event is being organised under the joint auspices of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Nagpur West, and Tanzim Muslim Naujawanan-e-Jafar Nagar. The organisers extended an open invitation to people of all communities and faiths to attend the event and be part of the Eid celebrations. The programme will take place at Eidgah Ground, Jafar Nagar, from 7.20am to 8am. Attendees will also be served sheer khurma (a special festive delicacy) as part of the celebration.
Khwaja Sajid, Corporate Trainer & Life Coach, said, "May this Eid bring lasting happiness and joy of cohabitation in the global society, across caste, religions, and regions."
Hamed Bin Khalid Quraishi, Secretary, Centre For Social Research and Empowerment (CSRE), said, "Eid-ul-Fitr is observed at the end of Ramzan to express gratitude to God for His blessings and giving strength to practice self-discipline. This teaches humility to appreciate life's blessings and remain humble, recognising that whatever we possess is because of the favours of Allah, as a gift to be shared, not hoarded. A core practice before going to the prayer of Eid-ul-Fitr is to give charity to the needy called ‘Fitr', hence the name of the festival is called Eid-ul-Fitr."
Prominent community figure Shakeel Ahmed said, "During Ramadan, Muslims fast, offer charity, prayers, and seek forgiveness for past sins. The festival is incomplete without Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable donation given before the prayer to ensure that even the less fortunate can celebrate Eid with joy."
Community intellect Aftab Alam said, "Eid teaches unity, compassion, and peace. May this Eid bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and harmony in our country," he said.