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MLC Ibrahim seeks state govt nod to allow Muslims to offer prayers in mosques on Eid

02:21 PM May 14, 2020 | Team Udayavani |

Bengaluru: Congress MLC Ibrahim through a letter requested Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to allow the Muslim community to congregate at Idgah grounds and mosques to offer namaz together on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr later this month.

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In his letter to Karnataka government he wrote, “The Id-ul-Fitr festival in the state may be celebrated on the 24th or 25th May 2020, during which Muslims have to offer special prayers.On behalf of the entire community. I would suggest that the Government may take a decision by having due consultation with medical experts to grant permission for Muslims on the day of Id to offer prayers in the Idgah maidans or masjids from morning till 1 pm with all precautionary measures and safety norms.”

He further added, “In this regard. I request you to kindly look into the matter and after consulting the medical experts, take a suitable decision enabling Muslims all over the state to offer ld prayers at Edgar Maidans or Masjids in their respective localities.”

As part of its COVID-19 guidelines, the Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier directed states and Union territories to prevent social gatherings and religious congregations and ensure lockdown measures were strictly followed.

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