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Let Idul-Zuha promote peace : CM
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 13 2016:
Taking part in the Idul-Zuha festival at Iddigah ground at Sangaiyumpham in Thoubal district, Chief Minister O Ibobi today wished that the festival promote peace with people professing different religion living together in peace and tranquillity.
Speaking at the venue of the festival, the Chief Minister said that all the people of Manipur are the same though they may profess different religion and urged all to help each other.
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"We are one and everyone should share this sentiment", said the Chief Minister and added that all should work for the development of the State and welfare of the people. The festival of Idul-Zuha is the right time for all to come to this philosophy, he added.
Attended by a huge number of people, drawn from Sangaiyumpham and the nearby areas, the gathering prayed to Allah seeking his blessings.
Later tree saplings were planted around the Idigah ground with the Chief Minister leading the way.
Homage was also paid at the grave yards of all the departed souls of the area and a 'Kabar-Jia-rat' was held in memory of the departed souls.
Alhaj Mufti Akber Khan who took a pivotal role in observing the day said that the day's celebration is essentially about the spirit of sacrifice and added that the day should be taken as the ideal moment for all to shed their differences and learn to live as one amicably.
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