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| Shastri Yadav Pokhrelji performing prayers for Nag Panchami. |
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| The devout in prayer at Gangtok Jama Masjid |
AMEET OBEROI
GANGTOK, 04 Aug: Yesterday was Drukpa Tsheshi, the day which celebrates the first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha. We are already into the holy month of Ramadan which celebrates the period when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Mohammad. And today, the Hindus joined the Muslims in pious fasting as they celebrated Naga Panchami.
The month-long Ramadan fasting of the Muslims started on 02 August, informs Mohmmad Asgar Ali, the Maulvi at the Gangtok Jama Masjid. The fast is observed from dawn to dusk, while Namaaz is offered as usual five times a day, he added.
