Eid-ul-Azha prayers offered in designated areas, not on roads

Eid-ul-Azha prayers in the state were held peacefully in designated areas and not on roads, ensuring that traffic remained unhindered across the state on Monday on call from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a state statement. » read the government media unit.

Meanwhile, Muslim religious leaders supported the chief minister’s call, leading to Eid prayers exclusively at designated Eidgah locations and other traditional places. In areas where mosques and Eidgah had limited space, prayers were held in different shifts, the statement said.

According to estimates, this year, Namaz was offered at over 30,000 locations across the state, with around 3,000 sites designated, where robust security arrangements were in place.

Strict security measures were implemented across the state, including drone surveillance in sensitive areas. In addition, a large police force organized a flag march the day before to reassure the public of their safety.

With the fall of Ganga Dussehra on Sunday, Eid-ul-Azha on Monday and Bada Mangal of the month of Jyeshtha on Tuesday, the state police remained on alert. This proactive approach helped allay fears of potential conflicts, leading to joyful and enthusiastic celebrations across all 75 districts.