Mangalore: The final Ramzan Namaz and Khutba reading for the completion of fasting and celebrating Id-ul-Fitr (or Id-e-Milad) will take place most certainly at 8 am at the Tippoo Sulthan built Idgah Mosque on light house Hill, led by Qazi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar, as the sacred moon is likely to be sighted on the night of Thursday and dawn of Friday, known as Shawwal.
Those who sight this razor thin moon, soon after Dark Half, ending the holy fast of Ramzan that cleanses the body, heart and mind of devotees at large, should report to the Qazi, as requested by Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, president of Zeenat Buksh mosque in city.
The coastal areas have continuously received good rains at night and / or early morning during Ramzan. Special stalls were set up at Bakeries in Kankanady and other markets to serve Iftar items all these days at evenings. The Id-ul-Fitr on Friday. Sept.10 is likely to attract a record attendance in mosque at Idgah, Bunder and Kankanady areas.