Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated with fervour in city
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (INN): Hyderabad turned green on Wednesday as Muslims across the city celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious fervour and unabated joy. The city, particularly the old city, witnessed procession after procession, rallies, public meetings, feeding of the poor, apart from almost every road being illuminated to mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad Sallalahu Aalaihi Wa Sallim.
The celebrations began right from the dusk of Tuesday as Muslims assembled for Mehfil-e-Naat (gatherings where praises of the Holy Prophet in the form of poetry and prose) were organized. Function halls, residences, Masjids and open public places turned into venues for the Muslims to gather and recall the teachings of the Holy Prophet, the events which preceeded and followed His birth. The importance of His birth and his teachings were highlighted by the Aalims (learned men) while Naat were recited praising Him.
As the hour just before the break of before dawn came nearer, the time of His birth, special prayers for peace, harmony, well being, health, contentment were offered. The focus was on the uncertain times facing the state and the Almighty was beseeched to ensure that peace prevails in the state and the country.
Street upon street was decorated banners and flags while the Muslim majority areas were illuminated. Each locality competed with the other to present the best possible decoration and stages were set with models of the Holiest Places of Islam, the Kaaba and the Prophet's Mosque drawing admiring looks.
Religious scholars and community leaders exhorted Muslims to emulate the 'Seerat-e-Tayyaba' or the holy Life and Teachings of the Prophet for success in this world and the hereafter. The biggest procession was taken out from the Mecca Masjid after morning prayers where it made its way around the Old City to culminate in a huge public gathering at the Moghalpura Playgrounds.
Thousands of people participated in the central procession, while smaller processions continued right through the day. Bike rallies, foot rallies were seen the entire day, too many to even count. Feeding of the poor was organized by individuals, traders' associations and religious and social organizations at several places in the twin cities to mark the occasion.
News Posted: 16 February, 2011
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