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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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
