NEW DELHI: The Jama Masjid on Monday wore a deserted look on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr as the gates of the historical mosque remained closed amid the
nationwide lockdown
to cut the transmission of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Every year visuals of thousands offering namaaz at Delhi's iconic Jama Masjid showcases
Eid. But this year the vast expanse of the mosque on Monday remain empty as religious gathering is not allowed amid the lockdown.
Jama Masjid gates remained closed amid the nationwide lockdown in Delhi (ANI photo)Earlier on Sunday, Shahi Imam of
Jama Masjid Ahmad Bukhari
asked people to offer prayers at their homes. "I appeal to all the faithful to maintain social distancing and stay indoors during the Eid festivities," Bukhari had said. He also urged them to extend a helping hand to the poor, the destitute and the needy in this hour of crisis, as hundreds and thousands were staring at an uncertain future.
Eid-ul-Fitr, which is one of the biggest Muslim festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan. It's normally celebrated with exchange of greetings, hugs, feasting and bonding.