Coastal Muslims rejoice as Eid-ul-Fitr brings festive fervor to Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kasargod
Mangaluru: Muslims in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasargod celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims in the region had been fasting for the entire month of Ramadan and celebrated the end of the holy month with utmost devotion.
People dressed in new clothes offered mass Namaz, Eid Khutbah and the Eid message, along with a discourse at the Juma Masjids and Idgahs in the districts. They also visited neighbors' and relatives' homes, exchanged cordial greetings and prepared and shared a variety of delicacies.
Special namaz and sermons were held, followed by shaking hands with each other, exchanging greetings through hugs, and festive fervor in homes.
After the Eid Namaz-khutba, the people went to the cremation ground to pray for the maghfirat (forgiveness) of their departed family members.
At the Idgah Masjid on Bavuta Gudda (Lighthouse Hill), Eid Namaz and Khutba recitation were held under the leadership of Zeenat Baksh central Juma Masjid khateeb Alhaz Abul Akram Muhammed Baqavi. Khateeb Ibrahim Saadi led prayers at the Ullal Central Juma Masjid, and Kudroli Salafi Masjid grounds hosted Eid Namaz and Khutba recitation.
People of all ages participated in the festivities, adding to the fervor and gaiety of the celebrations.
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Delhi Police arrests two teens for stabbing man during altercation over breaking queue
New Delhi (PTI): Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man during an altercation over breaking a queue at a gurudwara in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place on Monday, around 8.30 pm, when Rajeev was standing in a queue to collect milk at a gurdwara in Singalpur, an official said.
According to the complainant, the accused, Sumit Barman and Anuj Thakur – both aged 18 – attempted to break the queue, leading to a scuffle.
During the scuffle, Anuj allegedly restrained the victim from behind while Sumit stabbed him in the chest with a knife, police said.
The accused also assaulted Rajeev’s friend Arvind, who tried to intervene, before fleeing the spot, they added.
Upon receiving a PCR call, a police team reached the spot and rushed the injured to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where his statement was recorded, police said.
A case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 109(1) (attempt to murder) and 3(5) (joint liability) was registered on Tuesday, and an investigation was initiated, the officer said.
Local intelligence inputs and raids at suspected hideouts led to the arrest of the two accused, police said, adding that during interrogation they confessed to their involvement.
Based on Sumit’s confession, the knife used in the crime was recovered, police said.
They said both the accused were first-time offenders, and further investigation is underway.
