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Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with joy in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The festival of Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with great joy in the national capital with Muslims offering prayers in large numbers at the Shahi Eidgah and other major mosques of the city.
Despite hot and humid weather, the devout turned up in their best at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid, Sunheri Masjid and dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin among others.
The community members quickly returned to their homes to make arrangements for the sacrifice of animals, an essential part of Eid-ul-Zuha.
“Eid-ul-Zuha is celebrated to commemorate the great sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim, who was asked to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail. Allah accepted his gesture and sent an animal from the heavens to be sacrificed,” Mufti Mohammed Mukarram Ahmed, Imam of Shahi Masjid Fatehpuri, told IANS.
“The sacrifice of animals is the ‘sunnat’ (tradition) which is ‘wajib’ (mandatory) for each Muslim who can afford to sacrifice an animal,” he explained.
“A believer is encouraged to donate at least one-third of the sacrifice to the poor and needy, another one-third to his relatives and friends and keep the rest for himself. But one can also keep the entire portion for his family,” the Mufti said.
Soon after the prayers were over early in the morning, people were seen buying fodder for their animals kept for sacrifice.
“It is a very hectic day. We have to look for the right person who would enable us to sacrifice the animal. It is important that we get it done early so that we can distribute the meat to the poor and our neighbours and friends in time,” said Akbar Ali Abbasi, a resident of Ballimaran in Old Delhi.
The festival is celebrated for three days beginning 10th of Zil Hajj, the last month of the Islamic calendar. One can sacrifice animals before the sunset of the 12th of Zil Hajj. It comes a day after the Hajj is performed.
Neither the initial confusion about the exact date of the festival that arose due to non-sighting of the moon (Islamic months and festivals are based on lunar calendar) in and around Delhi thanks to cloudy sky, nor the high prices of goats could dampen the festival spirit.
“This year too animals were a bit costly. But the spirit of ‘qurbani’ (sacrifice) is supreme. The cost does not matter,” said Mohd Faisal, a resident of Turkman Gate who bought half a dozen goats for sacrifice.
Many Muslim organisations have appealed to the people offering sacrifice to be particular about hygiene in their neighbourhood and be sensitive towards the feelings of fellow citizens of other communities who do not consume meat.
The sanitary department of the municipal bodies made special arrangements to ensure cleanliness in the city.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
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