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Festival of Eid-e-Milad celebrated in India

Today Festival of Eid-e-Milad is being celebrated in India. In Ahmedabad, it is celebrated at Jama Masjid near Manekchowk.

People observe Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad a day dedicated to Prophet Mohammad and his teachings. However, Eid-e-Milad is both a day to celebrate and to mourn, since it is also the death anniversary of the Prophet.

Jama Masjid Ahmedabad 2

Muslims gathered in large number at Jama Masjid and exchange greetings on Eid. They offered namaj at Masjid.

Jama Masjid Ahmedabad 3

Eid was declared on Thursday by Chand Committee.  Traffic in the city diverted today due to Eid.