Hyderabad: Muslims in the city celebrated Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi on Friday with enthusiasm, reaffirming their commitment to the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. This year is significant as it marks 1500 years since his birth.
Celebrations started on Thursday evening. Many areas, especially in the Old City, were decorated. Special prayers in mosques focused on unity and welfare. However, the celebrations were shortened, and the main Milad procession from Mecca Masjid was postponed to September 14.
The Muslim community leader decided to postpone the procession to promote harmony, as the original date clashed with the Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy greeted Muslims, emphasizing the Prophet’s message of peace, love, patience, and compassion.
Various activities marked the occasion. Blood donation camps, food, and fruit distribution happened at hospitals, orphanages, and old age homes. FOCUS and Tanzeem Irshad ul Muslimeen organized a major blood donation camp at Asafia Library, Afzalgunj. Another camp was held by senior Congress leader Osman Mohammed Khan at Prime Function Hall, Mallepally. The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind organized a ‘Seerah Expo’ at Grand Imperial Function Palace, Chaderghat. Sacred relics of Prophet Mohammed were displayed at Mecca Masjid and other locations.
Hyderabad police Commissioner CV Anand praised Hindus and Muslims for celebrating their festivals harmoniously. Despite two festivals coinciding, they occurred peacefully. He expressed gratitude on behalf of the Hyderabad City Police and assured that security measures were in place for smooth celebrations. He highlighted Hyderabad’s Ganga-Jamuni culture, where people of all faiths celebrate together.
