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DC Cachar appeals to perform prayers at home on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
DC Cachar conveyed her best wishes for Eid-ul-Fitr to the people of the district
May 13: The Cachar District Administration has appealed not to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in groups at Eidgahs and mosques in the district as per the latest guidelines issued by the state government to curb the upward trend in the Covid situation.
In a statement, Deputy Commissioner, Cachar, Keerthi Jalli on Thursday said that government offices and religious places in Cachar district along with the entire state have been ordered to close down for the next 15 days to contain Covid-19. Therefore, to prevent the further spread of the virus, the Deputy Commissioner Cachar has made an appeal to the devout Muslims to perform Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at their respective homes. The Deputy Commissioner also conveyed her best wishes for Eid-ul-Fitr to the people of the district.
Celebrated by the Muslim community across the world, Eid marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan. The religious festival is celebrated in the month of Shawwal. This year, it will begin on the evening of May 13 and will continue until the evening of May 14. While the festival is celebrated by meeting loved ones and enjoying lavish feasts, the celebrations this year will be different owing to the pandemic.
