Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with great fervor in Jammu

Jammu, November 07 (Scoop News)- Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in Jammu region with thousands of Muslims thronging the different Eid-gahs.

          In Jammu, the biggest congregation was seen at Eid-gah Residency road where thousands of Muslims offered Eid Namaz.

          Auqaf administration has made adequate arrangements for people who offered namaz at Eidgah Residency road.

          Besides the offering of special Eid prayers, exchange of sweets and hugs were the other highlights of the celebrations of Eid-ul-Azha in the winter capital.

          Tight security arrangements were also made across the winter capital and in outskirts for smooth and peaceful celebrations of the festival.

Roadside bazaars sprang up to woo shoppers with mutton, poultry, bakery products, sweets, readymade garments and toys.

A large number of people of Muslim community offered Eid Namaz at Jamia Masjid Talab Khatikan, Eidgah Narwal, Jamia Masjid Kachhi Chawani, Sidhrah, Bhatindi and other mosques of city.

          Political Advisor to Chief Minister Davinder Rana, MLC Ajay Sadhotra, Ex-Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sanjeev Verma, leaders of various political and social organizations had also reached Eidgah Residency Road to greet the muslims on the occasion of Eid.