Vaccination camp for Hajj pilgrims held

September 18, 2011

Mangalore, September 18: Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims from across twin district of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Sunday were vaccinated at a vaccination camps organised by Karnataka State Hajj Committee.

According to official sources, as many as 620 Hajj aspirants attended the camp, which from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at Yenepoya Hospital, here.

District Wakf advisory council president Usman Haji and others were present.

This year too, Hajj pilgrims from Dakshina Kannada and adjacent district would undertake their pilgrimage from Mangalore Airport.

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Eid Milad harmony: Hindus and Christians distribute sweets to Muslims in Dakshina Kannada

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 16: In a heartwarming display of communal unity, members of Hindu and Christian communities celebrated Eid Milad—marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed—by distributing sweets and refreshments to their Muslim neighbors in Dakshina Kannada.

In Boliyar, near Konaje on the outskirts of Mangaluru, members of the local organization Geleyara Balaga surprised participants in the Eid Milad procession with an offering of sweets and cold drinks.

The gesture of goodwill was led by Manoj, Sheena Poojary, Denis Lily, Sanat, Lokanath, Satish, Praveen, Madhu, and Valentine. Abdul Rahman, the khateeb of Boliyar Juma Masjid, expressed heartfelt gratitude for this act of kindness.

In a similar display of solidarity, a group of Hindus, draped in saffron shawls, distributed sweets and drinks to those partaking in the Eid Milad procession at Mani village, Bantwal taluk.

These acts of generosity highlighted the spirit of harmony and togetherness among different communities, celebrating the true essence of the festival.

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