CM Revanth Reddy, among the galaxy of personalities, attends Eid celebrations at Shabbir Ali’s residence
Hyderabad, April 11: In a remarkable display of communal harmony and celebration, an illustrious array of personalities, including Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy gathered at the residence of Mohammed Ali Shabbir, Advisor to the Telangana Government and Congress stalwart, on Thursday to mark the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In a historic gathering, distinguished figures from diverse spheres of life converged at Shabbir Ali’s residence in Jubilee Hills to extend their warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, in a gesture of respect and goodwill, graced Shabbir Ali’s residence with his presence early in the morning before his departure to Delhi. He spent a delightful hour with the family, sharing light-hearted moments and relishing the traditional Eid-ul-Fitr delicacy, Sheer Khorma.
In the afternoon, about 150 select guests including Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, D Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar, AICC Telangana Incharge Deepadas Munshi, Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender, Siasat Urdu Daily Editor Amer Ali Khan, TPCC Working President Mohammed Azharuddin, Congress senior leaders including K. Jana Reddy, Madhu Yashki Goud, Suresh Kumar Shetkar, Zafar Javeed, Rohin Reddy, Feroz Khan, Syed Nizamuddin, Muzaffarullah Khan, Mateen Shareef, Vijaya Reddy, MLAs, MLCs, Chairpersons of various corporations, and other dignitaries attended the delicious lunch hosted by Shabbir Ali. The other guests included Jamaat-e-Islami President Dr Khaled Mubashir, Jamiat-ul-Ulema-e-Hind Telangana & AP Secretary-General Hafiz Peer Khaleeq Ahmed Sabir, Moulana Jaffer Pasha Hussami, Tahreek Muslim Shabban President Mohammed Mushtaq Mallik, Imam of Mecca Masjid Hafiz Mohammed Rizwan Qureshi, and representatives of Ahle Hadees, among others.
The guests were treated to a sumptuous feast featuring a delectable spread of Haleem, Biryani, Double Ka Meetha, and other mouth-watering Hyderabadi dishes. And, of course, the star of the dessert table was the rich and creamy Sheer Khorma.
“Eid-ul-Fitr is not just a festival; it’s a celebration of togetherness and shared joy. Hyderabad, with its rich tapestry of cultures, resonates with the essence of this occasion. As we conclude the month of Ramadan, it’s heartwarming to witness friends and well-wishers come together to celebrate. In the spirit of inclusivity, I extended invitations to those who are not just acquaintances but family in every sense,” Shabbir Ali said about this gathering.
Shabbir Ali said that the Congress Government had made elaborate arrangements for the peaceful conduct of Ramadan festivities for the whole month. Besides making huge arrangements at the mosques across Telangana, shops and establishments in Greater Hyderabad were permitted to function till 4 am. This facilitated the people to buy and sell quickly during the night as they kept the day-long fast in the scorching heat. Overall, we were able to maintain peace and a joyful atmosphere throughout the month of Ramadan. Therefore, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, we all deserved grand celebrations. Since we cannot conduct any official functions due to the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections, I organized a small get-together of close friends and family members at my residence,” he said.
Thus, amidst laughter, good food, and heartfelt conversations, Shabbir Ali’s residence emerged as a beacon of communal harmony, where bonds were strengthened and memories forged, echoing the true essence of Eid-ul-Fitr. (eom)
