Mewatis to observe 'Eid with black band'

Jaipur | Sunday | 25th June, 2017

Summary:

Following the two hour long meeting, it was decided that the community will observe "Eid with Black Band" this year. MEWAT: Over 20 lakh people in Mewat, Alwar and Bharatpur will observe 'Black Eid' on Monday. Facebook and Twitter went viral with the message to urge people to observe a Black Eid this year. The muslim community here has decided to show their anguish following the lynching of 19-year-old Ballabhgarh resident Junaid.The muslims from the three districts will tie a black band on their arms during the Eid's namaz. On Sunday, the fabric shop owners and residents spent their day preparing black bands which will be worn on Monday.The struggles will continue after Eid too..