Hyderabad: Rallies, blood donations mark Milad-un-Nabi

HYDERABAD: Milad-Un-Nabi was celebrated peacefully in Old City on Tuesday amid elaborate security arrangements.
A central procession was taken out from Quadri Chaman with different organisations under the banner of Sunni United Forum of India. A large number of youths, children and religious leaders took part in the procession.
Scores of youths participated in the rallies in several parts of Old City.Youngsters holding flags raised slogans praising Prophet Mohammed. Food distribution and blood donation programmed were conducted to mark the day at many places in the Old City.
The elaborate security arrangements were made by the police and additional forces were deployed to ensure the peaceful conduct of the processions. “After a couple of years, we are celebrating Milad- un-Nabi. Prior to this, many of us had to mark the day at home due to Covid-19 norms,” said Fareed, who took part in the procession.
Blood donations camps were held at many places including Central Library at Afzulgunj. Several youths donated blood for thalassemia patients.
“As usual, blood donations camp was held at Asifiya Central Library. Almost 12 years ago, we had started blood donation camp with a dedicated team to create awareness among the people to help the thalassemia patients,” said Mufti Qasim Tasqeer Ahmed Siddiqui, Jamia Nizamia.