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 TANGLA: Along with the rest of the nation, the Muslim people of the town celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha – the festival of sacrifice – with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Monday, with people praying for peace, prosperity and amity. Hundreds of Muslim men thronged Idgah maidans in traditional attire and white caps and offered prayers on the occasion. In Tangla, the people thronged Bara Masjid Idgah maidan and Banseria Idgah maidan for special Eid prayers. A festive atmosphere prevailed at various localities as men and children wearing traditional attires came out on streets. Religious sermons were also delivered on the occasion for peace and harmony. Sweets were also exchanged as both Muslims and Hindus greeted each other and feasted after the Eid prayers. Eid prayers were held with at various neighbouring places, including Bamunjuli, Garuajhar, Panery, Dimakuchi and Kalaigaon. Eid-ul-Zuha was also celebrated in different parts of Dhekiajuli subdivision on Monday with religious fe

Shillong: Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, was celebrated on Monday with fervour and enthusiasm across Meghalaya, predominantly a Christian State. Thousands of men and children offered prayers at Eidgahs and mosques in Shillong, Dawki, Nongpoh, Lad Rymbai and Byrnihat and the Garo Hills. The biggest congregation was at the Eidgah at the country’s first glass mosque, the Madina Masjid in Shillong, where over 10,000 people gathered together to offer prayers. “We prayed for peace and harmony in our country and in the world so that people from across religious faiths live in peace,” Shillong Muslim Union General Secretary Alhaj Sayeedullah Nongrum said. After the prayers, Muslims sacrificed goats and other “halal” animals to commemorate the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. The meat of the sacrificed animals is distributed among neighbours, relatives and the poor. Governor Tathagata Roy and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma greeted the people on the occasion. Roy hoped that “the festival