Eid 2023: Security beefed up in Uttar Pradesh ahead of last Friday of Ramzan

Eid 2023: Security in various parts of Uttar Pradesh has been beefed up ahead of the last Friday prayer of Ramzan and Eid.    

According to the police officials, tight security arrangement have been made by the DGP headquarters  for the last 'Jumma' of Ramzan, 'Alvida' prayers and Eid.

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Drones and CCTVs have been installed to keep an eye on religious places.    

The officials also had talks with religious leaders regarding Alvida prayers and Eid so that Eid can be celebrated peacefully. 

According to the data collected, Prayers will be offered in 29,439 mosques in Uttar Pradesh. 

"2,933 vulnerable spots have been identified across the state. Police will be deployed in 849 zones and 2460 sectors. Deployment of 249 Company PAC force from HQ level," said officials.

Meanwhile, around 3 Company SDRF, 5 Company Central Paramilitary Forces, 7,000 police constables have been deployed for Eid 2023.

Senior officers will keep an eye on the control room located at the police headquarters. The traffic police have also issued a route diversion plan and a toll-free number for the goodbye prayers so that there is no disturbance during the prayers," officials stated. 

Notably, Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it narrated the beginning of a new month.

Ending the holy month of Ramzan and starting a new spiritual journey also marks the beginning of a new Islamic year.

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Eid-ul-Fitr marks the month-long Ramzan fasting and the beginning of Shawwal which is the tenth month per the Islamic calendar. Since the observance of the moon is essential for ending Ramadan Month and celebrating Eid, it is celebrated in different parts on different days usually with a one-day difference.