Imam appeals to govt, people for peaceful Eid-ul-azha celebration

With coronavirus cases rising every day, Mufti Mukarram Ahmad has appealed to the government as well as the people to stay alert and help the country to celebrate the festival peacefully.

New Delhi: Mufti Mukarram Ahmad has appealed to the central government to make all necessary arrangements for Eid-ul-azha, which is to be celebrated on August 1.

He also appealed to the Muslims of the country to follow guidelines of the government while celebrating the festival.

The Muslim religious and literary scholar said that the festival has to be celebrated while keeping in mind that the coronavirus pandemic is on and the government guidelines to stay safe from the disease are followed.He said responsible people from the community must stay in touch with the government officials and ensure incident-free Eid-ul-azha, also known as Bakr Eid.