An Islamic congregation - Ijtema, which was supposed to take place at Vasai's Suncity on March 14 and 15, has been postponed for next month due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears.

The Ijtema was being organised for the residents of Palghar and Thane after 28 years and the preparation for the same were underway since January. According to sources, nearly 3 lakhs devotees were expected to attend the two-day gathering in which many acclaimed scholars, muftis and maulanas from different parts of India were supposed to deliver religious and educational speeches.