Muslim brethren are all set to celebrate I d-ul-Fitr on Thursday which marks the end of Ramadan, with religious fervour and gaiety. The end of the month of fasting was confirmed according to Islamic rules by the religious hilal committee.
While some parts of the country such as Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala celebrated on Wednesday; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Muslims are celebrating the festival on Thursday. Elaborate arrangements have been made to help city Muslims offer Namaz Id-ul-Fitr at various open places, Eidgahs and mosques.
“We have chosen open spaces as the turnout of devotees will be more. Masjids will overflow with devotees as it is compulsory to offer namaz on this auspicious day,” said Altaf Raza, State general secretary of Muslim Welfare Society.
He said areas housing Masjids would witness traffic jams and that was the reason open spaces were identified to help devotees offer prayers in comfort.
He said prayers could be offered at 7. 30 a.m. at Gandhiji High School in One Town and later at 8 a.m. at the Gymkhana Grounds at Gandhinagar and Pappula Mill at Janmabhoomi Bridge Road. “In all these three places we have made separate arrangements for women also,” he added.
At 9 a.m., prayers can be offered at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium and 9.30 a.m. at Yanamalakuduru Eidgah. “Prayers can be offered at Eidgahs situated at Singh Nagar (10 a.m.), Kummaripalem (10.30 a.m.) and at Chittinagar (11 a.m.) too,” Mr. Raza added.
