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.