Eid al-Adha in West Bengal: First time in 107 years, no Eid prayers held on Red Road
मुख्य बातें
- •For the first time in 107 years, Eid prayers were not held on Red Road or any other public road in West Bengal.
- •The state government had issued an order in advance to ensure no Eid prayers took place on any roads.
- •Eid prayers in the state were held only in mosques and Eidgahs, preserving religious harmony.
- •The government’s decision ensured peace and order, with no incidents of violence or disputes reported.
Kolkata, West Bengal – For the first time in 107 years, Eid al-Adha prayers were not held on Red Road in West Bengal due to restrictions imposed by the state government for the festival. The state’s Home and Parivaar (Family) Department Minister, Shubhendu Adhikari, under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, had earlier issued an order clarifying that no Eid prayers would be allowed on any public roads in the state. Following this directive, the government instructed all districts to ensure that no Eid prayers took place on any roads during the festival.
As a result, Eid prayers across the state were offered only in mosques, Eidgahs, and other designated religious sites. Kolkata’s Red Road, a historically significant location where Eid prayers had been held for decades, saw no prayers this year. The government defended its decision, stating that regulating religious activities in public spaces was necessary to maintain public order and prevent any inconvenience.
