Gujarat: The government of Gujarat on Sunday permitted Eid-e-Milad processions to be taken out on October 19 with certain limited restrictions in view of the covid pandemic state of affairs.

Accordingly, the state home department issued the guidelines, which say that not over 15 persons and one vehicle will be allowed in each procession of Eid-e-Milad that will be celebrated on Tuesday to mark the birth anniversary of the last prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad. The guidelines also say the procession can only be taken out during the day hours in view of the night curfew in force in eight cities of the state.

The government said that the movement of processions should remain controlled to their localities so that they are completed in the minimum possible time. The procession and celebration of the festival will have to be organised with strict adherence to coronavirus guidelines in terms of the use of masks, sanitisers and social distancing, it said.

"Eid-e-Milad will be celebrated tomorrow (October 19). The government has taken the decision in view of applications received (by the state home department) requesting permissions to take out processions and organise other programmes on the day," said the circular issued by the home department.

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