Indian groups host Eidgah prayers

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN

DOHA MORE than 10,000 faithful, including women and children, turned out in large numbers to offer their Eid Al Adha prayers at various Eidgahs on Friday.

The gatherings in most places were organised by Indian community groups.

Indian forums such as Indian Islamic Association (IIA), Qatar Indian Islahi Center (QIIC) and Qatar Muslim Islahi Center (QMIC) made arrangements for prayers at mosques, schools and at Al Arab Sports Club.

The groups hosted events in association with Ministry of Awqaf (Religious Endowments) and Islamic Affairs.

Some of the prayer gatherings at the Eidgahs were organised by the IIA. These places included Al Arab Sports Club, Al Wakrah Sports Club, Al Khor, Fareej Al Nazar in Doha and a few grounds in Mesaieed.

The prayer gathering organised by Qatar Muslim Islahi Centre (QICC) at Fareej Nasar was attended by over 1,500 people. Muslim scholar Salah Salahuddin delivered a message at Fareej Nasar on the occasion. He highlighted the message of peace and harmony and its importance in today’s world.

IIA member Habib Rahiman Kizhissery delivered a sermon at Al Arab Sports Club while another member Taj Aluva spoke at Al Wakrah Sports Club. Zakhir Hussain, an Indian community representative, delivered his Eid message at an Eidgah in Al Khor while another community member Yusuff Pualappatta spoke at an Eidgah in Mesaieed.

Around 2,000 residents offered their Eid prayers at Aboobecker Sidiq Independent School in Al Muntaza. KN Sulaiman Madani, a scholar, spoke on the occasion.

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