Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Association of All Goa Muslim Jamat has urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and senior state authorities to grant permission and ensure security arrangements for the upcoming Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Julus procession.
In a statement, the Association noted that the festival has been observed in Goa peacefully for decades, in line with traditions across the world. It cautioned that “certain misguided elements” are attempting to create confusion by portraying the Julus as a recent practice or a display of strength, which it described as “baseless and misleading.”
“These narratives are deliberately aimed at disturbing Goa’s communal harmony and undermining the role of law enforcement,” the Association said.
Representations have been submitted to the chief secretary, director general of police, district collectors, and superintendents of police in both districts, requesting official approval for processions in all areas. The Association has also asked for adequate police deployment to maintain order and preventive action against those spreading misinformation or attempting to create divisions.
Reiterating the community’s commitment to peaceful celebrations, the Association said the Julus would be conducted with discipline, dignity, and restraint, while discouraging any provocation.
Highlighting Goa’s legacy of harmony, it appealed to both the government and citizens to safeguard the state’s ethos of “unity in diversity” and reject divisive agendas.
“The Muslim community of Goa stands committed to being law-abiding and respectful citizens, celebrating Eid-e-Milad with devotion while upholding peace and brotherhood,” the Association affirmed.
