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's air quality in 'very poor' category at 386, 'severe' at 16 stations
New Delhi (PTI): The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the "very poor" category on Sunday morning, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 386, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Data from the CPCB's Sameer app revealed that 16 monitoring stations in the city reported air quality in the "severe" category, while the remaining stations recorded "very poor" levels.
As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good", 51 to 100 "satisfactory", 101 to 200 "moderate", 201 to 300 "poor", 301 to 400 "very poor", and 401 to 500 "severe".
The minimum temperature settled at 9.4 degrees Celsius, which is 1.3 degrees above the season's average, while the humidity was recorded at 91 per cent at 8:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 17 degrees Celsius, with the IMD forecasting a yellow alert for the city due to moderate fog.
