The Mumbai Police had earlier issued a traffic notification and stated that on September 18, a grand procession of Eid-e-Milad is being organised

It said that the procession will pass through Khilafat House-Seth Motisha lane- Seth Motisha Junction- Bycula Railway Bridge- Khada Parsi - Bapurao Jagtap Marg - Ganesh Hari Parundekar Marg - Maulana Azad Road - Madanpura- Nagpada Junction-Don Taki -Left Turn- Maulana Shaukat Ali Road - Sir JJ Junction [Right Turn] - Ibrahim Rahimtulla Marg- Johar Chowk [ Bhendi Bazaar] - Mohd Ali Road- Chakala Junction - M R A Marg Market - Abdul Rehaman Street- Ibrahim Rahimtulla Marg -Pydhunie Police Station - Sir J J Junction - Dimtimkar road to Mastan Talav

The Mumbai Traffic Police also issued traffic restrictions and diversions for the processions

Mumbai, known for its diverse population, witnessed a gesture of communal harmony as this year’s Ganesh festival coincided with Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi. In response, Muslim scholars decided to adjust their procession schedule to avoid overlapping with the Ganesh celebrations. This follows last year’s similar decision when the Juloos procession was rescheduled due to Visarjan

Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi, commemorating the birth of Prophet Mohammed, is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi Ul Awal in the Islamic calendar

A senior Muslim scholar explained that the Juloos procession initially took place from Khilafat House in Byculla to Crawford Market decades ago, but over the years, more groups joined, expanding the event

Although Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi falls on September 16, the Ganesh festival, with its numerous Ganpati pandals throughout the city, raised concerns over potential law and order issues. To prevent any disruptions, it was decided to postpone the Juloos procession to September 18

The Maharashtra government had earlier stated that the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai was being rescheduled from September 16 to September 18, 2024

The decision was made in response to demands from Muslim MLAs and organisations to prevent a collision with the Ganpati immersion celebrations scheduled for Anant Chaturdashi

Eid-e-Milad, also known as Mawlid, is a significant Islamic festival that commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Celebrated with great reverence by Muslims across the world, the day is marked by religious processions, prayers, and gatherings where the Prophet’s teachings and life are remembered