Keep Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations low-key during lockdown, Udupi Qazi Bekal Ustad tells people
Mangaluru: Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar, qazi for Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts, has asked the people to observe Eid ul-Fitr in a simple manner, in the backdrop of the Corona lockdown.
“The Central and state governments have imposed lockdown and prohibited gatherings – including namaz and ziyarat – to prevent the spread of the Corona virus. Muslims have respected the call of the religious and community leaders and kept away from observing the Juma namaz, Ramadan taraveeh namaz, ziyarat and even purchase of clothes for Eid. Their efforts are laudable,” said the qazi.
Speaking on the upcoming celebrations, the qazi said that with an extension of the lockdown, holding Eid namaz at mosques and idgahs too has been prohibited. “People should, therefore, cooperate and observe the Eid namaz at home itself. There is no need for the Eid khutbah too. The namaz can be held with takbeer for both the raka'ats,” he instructed.
“Zakat, and Fitra is compulsory and, under the present circumstances, can be handed over to the beneficiaries prior to the day of Eid,” the qazi explained and stressed, “People should still remember to maintain social distance and also wear masks for their and others' safety.”
Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar said that Qabar Ziyarat should also be avoided. “It is common for members of joint families to shake hands and wish one another. But, since the Health Department has explained the dangers of gatherings, people should all stay at home. The relaxation of the lockdown should not be used as an excuse to meet others and visit graveyards for Ziyarat,” he advised, adding that very young children, women – especially pregnant women – and senior citizens should remember to stay at home.
“When the mosques are closed and no Eid namaz is held at either the mosques or idgahs, it is not right for the people to celebrate the festival in a grand manner. Keep the celebrations simple and moderate and set an example in the society,” Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar asked the people.
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Bengaluru customs arrest Bangkok flyer with drugs worth 2.8 crores at KIAL
Bengaluru: Customs sleuths on Tuesday arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok at the Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly trafficking drugs.
During routine checking at the airport, customs officials seized a large quantity of hydroponic cannabis from the passenger’s luggage.
Officials said around 8 kg of hydroponic cannabis was recovered, with its estimated market value pegged at approximately Rs 2.8 crore.
In a separate case on the same day, customs officials recovered about 900 grams of ganja, worth around Rs 31.5 lakh, from another passenger who had arrived from Hong Kong.
According to the officials, both passengers had concealed the narcotic substances inside their luggage in an attempt to evade detection.
The customs department has taken both the accused into custody and have initiated questioning.
A probe in connection with the incident is underway, and legal action is being pursued against them under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
