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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Eid celebrated with unity, devotion
1 2 Trichy: Across central and southern Tamil Nadu, people came together to mark Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) with prayer, kindness, and a sense of community. From early morning, Muslims across Trichy and Madurai gathered to offer prayers, share meals, and help those in need — reflecting the spirit of sacrifice, gratitude, and togetherness that the festival stands for. More than 300 people assembled at the Eidgah grounds in Cantonment and Uzhavar Sandhai in Thennur to offer prayers around 7 am. Common prayers were also held at several mosques in areas such as Pallakarai and E. Pudur. Draped in a mosaic of hijabs — florals, pastels, deep tones — women stood shoulder to shoulder, offering heartfelt duas. From young girls mimicking elders to elderly women whispering quiet prayers, the scenes captured the emotional depth and spirit of Eid. As part of the festival, Qurbani, the sacred sacrifice of a goat, was performed. After the sacrifice, a portion of the meat is traditionally donated to the poor and needy. Families also invited friends and relatives to their homes to celebrate the occasion. The festival was marked by the exchange of sweets and delicacies, especially biryani, with neighbours and loved ones. "It's a tradition every year that our friend invites us for biryani at his place during the festival," said Sairam from Karumandapam. As Eid is a public holiday, Trichy hotels experienced a surge in demand for biryani, particularly through online food delivery platforms.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- The Hindu
BJP man arrested for assaulting owner of an eatery in Tiruchi
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionary was arrested on charges of attempting to murder the owner of an eatery near Khajapettai bus stand here recently. The accused, A. Sairam alias Sekar, 58, of Sangiliandapuram has been sent for remand. He was the secretary of the Palakkarai zone of the BJP, said the police. Police sources said Sairam came to the eatery on the night of May 16 and allegedly quarrelled with its owner B. Selvakumar, 61, as to why he had hung a portrait of Periyar in the outlet. Sairam allegedly abused and hit Selvakumar with a hotbox on his head causing injury. Selvakumar was admitted to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital. Acting on a complaint on May 17 from Selvakumar, the Palakkarai police registered a case under Section 109 of the BNS (attempt to murder) and a couple of other sections, the sources added.
