Ahead Of Eid, India's Muslim Clerics Urge Celebrating At Home, Donating To Charity
"The happiness of Eid is in not hugging each other and not shaking hands this time over," said a leading Indian imam. "Eid is related to life and happiness and we have to give the same."
With India under a nationwide lockdown and religious gatherings banned, Islamic clerics are urging Muslims to observe this weekend's Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking the end of Ramadan, at home with social distancing.
"We cannot allow any congregations in courtyards and parks, as it will expose people.
