Lucknow, March 13 Friday prayers for Alvida Juma, the final Friday of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, were held at the Jama Masjid Eidgah here under the leadership of Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali.
On this occasion, prayers were offered for national progress and global peace and an end to international conflicts. Special prayers were also held for the safety of people in Palestine, according to a statement.
The statement further mentioned a request to the government to arrange special flights for Indian citizens living in Gulf countries who wish to return home for Eid celebrations.
Members of the Shia community, however, held a protest against the US and Israel at the Bada Imambara after the prayers concluded.
Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad told reporters that defenseless people lacking aircraft or defence systems are being killed. While more than 100-150 young girls have died, no messages of condolence have been issued for them, he added.
Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali said Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be on Saturday, March 21.
