Summary:
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, India woke up on Saturday to glimpses of Muslim devotees arriving at mosques and offering prayers to mark the second most important Islamic festival - Eid-ul-Adha.
With lockdown restrictions eased in parts of the country, devotees were seen visiting mosques while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks as preventive measures to keep Covid-19 at bay.
The mosque authorities at various places ensured checking body temperature of the devotees and provided them with hand sanitiser.
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New Delhi: Amid Covid-19 pandemic, India woke up on Saturday to glimpses of Muslim devotees arriving at mosques and offering prayers to mark the second most important Islamic festival - Eid-ul-Adha.
With lockdown restrictions eased in parts of the country, devotees were seen visiting mosques while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks as preventive measures to keep Covid-19 at bay.
The mosque authorities at various places ensured checking body temperature of the devotees and provided them with hand sanitiser.
Delhi: People exchange greetings after offering prayers at Jama Masjid on #EidAlAdha, today.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion and hoped the “spirit of brotherhood and compassion be furthered”.
“Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid al-Adha.
May this day inspire us to create a just, harmonious and inclusive society.