No Eid prayers at AMU this year

AGRA: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has decided not to hold the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in any of the mosques under its control, including the Jama Masjid, this year due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Also, the traditional celebrations of Eid Milan at vice chancellor's residence will not be held. But funds have been sanctioned to prepare special meals for the students who are still on the campus’ hostels.
According to officials, nearly 1000 students from various parts of country including Bihar, West Bengal are still staying in the hostels.
Prof Mohammad Saleem, Nazim-e-Deeniyat (Theology) said that individuals can offer Namaz-e-Chasht at their homes or hostels, while maintaining social distancing norms according to the advisory issued by the public health authorities. He said Eid-ul-Fitr prayers are not compulsory and in the current situation, people can perform it at alternative places as prescribed in Islamic principles.
He, however, urged the people to follow the obligatory Fitra before performing Eid prayers.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof Tariq Mansoor has conveyed his warm wishes to all the members of AMU faculty, alumni, students and citizens of the country on the occasion and urged them to contribute to help the economically weaker sections of society. He also urged all the concerned to follow the guidelines issued by the public health authorities and help them in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.