A week-long preparation by Delhi Police ensured peaceful Eid-al-Adha celebrations in West Delhi on Saturday, with heavy deployment of security personnel, area domination exercises, and coordination with mosque and peace committees across 29 mosques, as prayers were offered in shifts at key l
A three-tier security system was implemented in Sambhal for Eid-al-Adha celebrations on Saturday, with people agreeing to perform sacrifices peacefully only at the traditional places allocated to them, said District Magistrate Rajendra Pensiya.
Dressed in traditional attire, worshippers came together in a spirit of devotion, unity, and celebration, marking one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.
The security measures are part of broader efforts to prevent any untoward incidents during the Eid festival. Officials have been instructed to remain vigilant and conduct thorough inspections while ensuring minimal inconvenience to commuters.
Officials assured citizens that law and order are under control and urged the public to cooperate for a peaceful and respectful Eid al-Adha celebration.
Meanwhile, a Bengaluru Sessions Court on Friday remanded four individuals, including senior Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) official Nikhil Sosale and three event managers, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the stampede.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy conveyed his greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Bakra Eid (Eid al Adha), a festival celebrated as a symbol of sacrifice.
The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar.
Ed-a-Mamma, a sustainable clothing and lifestyle brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt, marked World Environment Day on June 5 with a special event titled "Lil' Green Footprints" at the Museum of Solutions in Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Eleven people died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a huge crowd of nearly 3 lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday.
In the wake of the stampede that occurred during RCB's victory celebration, which led to 11 deaths, BJP State President BY Vijayendra, on Friday, demanded the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Marketing and Revenue Head of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Nikhil Sosale, on Friday approached Karnataka High Court challenging his arrest in connection with the stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB's victory celebration.