Muslims across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi celebrate Eid-Al-Adha
Mangaluru: Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Monday, June 17.
Muslims in the twin districts gathered for mass prayers at mosques and Eidgahs in the morning on Monday, listened to the Eid Khutba and sermons, exchanged Eid messages, and visited neighbors and relatives. People of all ages, dressed in new clothes and wearing attar, enjoyed various snacks and celebrated the festival with fervor.
Following the Eid Namaz and Khutba, many visited burial grounds to pray for the souls of departed family members. Subsequently, they visited the homes of family members, friends, and nearby residents to offer Eid greetings.
In Mangaluru, the Eid Namaz and Khutba were led by District Qazi Alhaj Twakha Ahmad Musliyar Al-Azhari at Eidgah Juma Masjid. The event was attended by notable figures including Masjid Zeenat Baksh Central Juma Masjid President Alhaj Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi, General Secretary Hanif Haji Bunder, Treasurer Haji SM Rashid, Vice President K Ashraf, and Eidgah Masjid Khatib PH Mustafa Azhari. Khatib Abdul Akram Bakhvi of Mangalore Zeenat Baksh Central Juma Masjid led the Namaz, with Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader, Legislative Council MLA Ivan D'Souza, and Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal also present to extend their greetings.
In Udupi, the Eid Namaz was led by Maulana Obaidur Rahman Nadvi at Hashimi Masjid, Nairkere. The Maulana emphasized the significance of Eid and the importance of love, peace, and harmony in society. A large number of women participated in the Eid Namaz and exchanged greetings.
Special Eid Namaz and Khutba were held at Mulur Juma Masjid, led by Khatib Hafil Muhammad Ashraf Sakhafi. Additionally, an Eid procession commenced from Kundapur Juma Masjid, culminating in a special Namaz at Kundapur Eidgah Maidan under the leadership of Maulana Karr Hussain.
Special prayers were also led by Maulana Muzammil Nadvi at Gangoli Juma Masjid, Khatib Maulana Abdul Karim Nadvi at Mohidin Juma Masjid, and Maulana Rehmatullah Kolkar Nadvi at Shahi Juma Masjid.
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I had suggested to CWC that Rahul Gandhi should be Leader of Opposition in LS: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (PTI): Congratulating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for occupying the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said it was he who had suggested and moved a proposal at a recent Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, urging him to take up the role.
The decision on Gandhi's appointment as the Leader of Opposition was announced soon after a meeting of the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc at Congress chief M Mallikarjun Kharge's residence last night.
"At the (Congress) working committee meeting I had suggested and moved a proposal that Rahul Gandhi should accept the post of Leader of Opposition. To face the BJP government and (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi I had urged that you (Rahul Gandhi) should become the Leader of Opposition and so did the working committee and others. Rahul Gandhi accepting this responsibility is good in the interest of the country," Siddaramaiah said.
While speaking to reporters here, he said: "I congratulate him wholeheartedly for taking this responsibility."
Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar said it was the wish of the people and the demand of the party workers that Gandhi should accept this responsibility.
Congress party and INDI Alliance will grow stronger under his leadership, he said.
"On behalf of the INDI Alliance and on behalf of the people of the country I would like to congratulate Rahul Gandhi for accepting our demand. It is not his wish, it is the wish of the people of the country. He has accepted it. I would like to congratulate Sonia Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge for taking the bold decision and for insisting on him (Rahul) to accept this responsibility," Shivakumar added.
