Kandhamal: Preparations have been intensified among the Muslim community to celebrate the holy festival of Eid. With the onset of Eid, Muslim brothers and sisters are engrossed in religious activities and worship. During this holy month, Muslim devotees fast and pray to Allah. During this time, special prayers and religious institutions are held in mosques. Fasting from morning to evening, people break their fast in the evening. Along with this, special importance is given in this month to help the poor and weak. People throng the bazaars to buy new clothes, sweets and various traditional foods to celebrate the Eid party. As the festival of Eid is celebrated as a symbol of brotherhood and unity, everyone is in a happy mood. On the morning of Eid, after the special prayer in the mosque, people hug each other and say “Eid Mubarak”. Baliguda BJ District Coordinator Tuna Das has given the message of humanity, brotherhood and peace on this holy festival. Baliguda city is a holy city where people of all religions celebrate Eid with joy said district BJJ editor Pramod Sahu. Rameshwar Manigarahi, Lochan Mishra were prominent among others.