Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety across Jammu

JAMMU, JUNE 16- Eid-ul -Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu region today.

Thousands of Muslims thronged the various Eidgahs and mosques this morning to offer Eid Namaz which was followed by exchanging the Eid greetings and pleasantries.

In Jammu, biggest congregation was held at Eidgah Residency Road Jammu where thousands of people, accompanied by their children, offered Eid Namaz and exchanged Eid greetings.

All the religious places of the Muslims/mosques were highly decorated and people thronged in large numbers to offer special prayers since early morning. On the occasion, Imam of the Masjid prayed for peace and harmony in the state.

Elaborate arrangements were made by the district administration for smooth celebrations of Eid festival across the district.

MLA Jammu East Rajesh Gupta, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Hemant Kumar Sharma, ADC  Jammu Arun Manhas besides other senior officers were also present on the occasion and exchanged the Eid greetings to Muslim brethren