Eid festivities grip Indore

INDORE: Members of Muslim community celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr in the city on Monday with fervour. The main namaz was offered at Sadar Bazaar, Idgah.
Addressing the gathering, shahar quazi Dr Ishrat Ali said we must observe the Ramzan for the remaining eleven months as it shows how to control our heart and mind so that we are closer to god. He said the real Muslim, wherever he goes, would spread fragrance.
Soon after the address, Muslims greeted each other and exchanged gifts at the Idgah. They prayed for the peace and tranquility.
On the occasion, collector Akash Tripathi, SSP A Sai Manohar, mayor Krishna Murai Moghe, MPCC chief Kantilal Bhuriya, BJP MLA Ramesh Mendola and others greeted members of the community. Despite heavy rains on Monday morning, large number of Muslims turned up at Idgah. Police force was deployed in Sadar Bazaar, Chhoti Gwatoli, Khazrana, Chandan Nagar, And Azad Nagar. Apart from the forces, fire tenders and ambulances were kept ready.