Many did not wear masks during Eid prayer­s, greete­d others with hugs and handsh­akesKARACHI: While Karachi witnessed low-key Eid celebration, with many grieving the plane crash and feeling sombre amid the coronavirus pandemic, precaution was largely thrown to wind during Eid prayers. Arrangements for Eid prayers were made on roads, Eidgah ground, imambargahs and mosques, where people were witnessed hugging, shaking hands and ignoring the government’s health advisory by and large. Many did not even wear facemasks and completely disregarded social distancing. Citizens also ordered food from eateries, with no fear of contracting the virus. However, no arrangements for Eid prayers were made in the polo ground this time around.

Source: The Express Tribune May 26, 2020 20:03 UTC