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Eid celebration gathers momentum

MLA Gurujyoti Das adrresses the public at Mangaldai Idgah
MLA Gurujyoti Das adrresses the public at Mangaldai Idgah

Defying an inclement weather the Muslim in Assam celebrated Eid amid much pomp and gaiety along with their counterparts across the globe on Thursday.

Incessant rains heavily disrupted the community namaz in many parts of the state in the morning. But never have they allowed the festivity to be damped.

Amid festivity they visited their near and dear ones serving sweets and gifts in the state. Assam Governor, Chief Minister, AGP, Congress and BJP along with many other organizations have wished the people on the occasion.

Nazira correspondent adds: Eid is being celebrated with traditional fervor in Nazira on Thursday. Idgahs and masjids started teeming with people in the morning for community namaz. Nazira MLA Debobrate Saikia some mosques offered his Idd greetings to the Muslim people.


Boys greet each other on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr in Mangaldai on 07-07-16. Pix by UB Photos
People praying (Namaz) on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr in Mangaldai Eidgah Maidan on 07-07-16. Pix by UB Photos

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