Kanpur's Eidgahs witness massive crowds, prayers offered in two shifts

Kanpur, 21 March: The city witnessed a scene of devotion, enthusiasm, and brotherhood on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, where on Saturday, hundreds of thousands of worshippers gathered at various Eidgahs and mosques, including the large Eidgah, to offer prayers together and pray for peace, prosperity, and progress in the city and country. Due to the large crowd, prayers were performed in two shifts at some places in a peaceful manner, and the administration remained alert throughout the event.

Since morning, a large crowd of worshippers gathered at the large Eidgah, Benajhaver, and Babupurwa Eidgahs. To manage the crowd, prayers were offered in two shifts: the first at 8 am and the second at 9:30 am. According to the Eidgah committee, it was expected that more than three hundred thousand worshippers would offer Eid prayers at the large Eidgah alone.

During the prayers, people prayed for peace, harmony, and brotherhood in the country. They hugged each other and exchanged Eid greetings, which created a clear sense of joy in the entire atmosphere.

This time, extensive arrangements were made for security and surveillance. A large police force was deployed around the Eidgahs, while around 250 volunteers were deployed to control the crowd, form human chains, and guide people.

Meanwhile, officers deployed at the camp set up by the district administration were monitoring every activity. Drone cameras were also continuously monitoring the entire area so that immediate action could be taken in case of any situation.

Joint Commissioner Vipin Tada said that all necessary security measures had been taken and special readiness was maintained at sensitive places. District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh said that the administration's priority is to ensure peaceful and organized prayers, and that everyone cooperated.

Prayers were also offered at other Eidgahs and more than 300 mosques in the city at different times. At several places, prayers were offered in two shifts.

Adequate arrangements for water, electricity, and fans were made in the Eidgah premises for the convenience of the worshippers. Overall, the Eid celebrations in the city were peaceful, organized, and carried a message of brotherhood.