MUMBIA: From Makar Sankranti, Bhogali Bihu, Lohri, Pongal to Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, a string of festivals lined up on Tuesday will make it a day of celebration of sorts for the city. Each of the festivals – largely celebrated to mark the harvest season in different parts of India – will be observed by different Hindu and Sikh communities. Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi will be celebrated to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed by Muslims.

Makar Sankranti is attributed due to astral changes. It is said that the Sun enters the Capricorn zodiac sign. Lohri is celebrated by Punjabis, both Sikh and Hindu, and Bhogali Bihu by the Assamese while Pongal is celebrated in southern India. While these celebrations will be held mostly in homes, the birthday of the Prophet will be celebrated across the city through rallies.

One such rally will be conducted by the All India Khilafat House Committee. In its 94th year, it was started by Mahatma Gandhi and Maulana Mohammed Ali Johar. I “The idea of the rally is to promote communal harmony, create goodwill for community in the minds of other people and brotherhood. These will be highlighted by the saying and quotes of Prophet Mohammed,” said Sarfaraz Arzoo.

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