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The glitter, excitement and enthusiasm for big festivals like Ramzan and Akshay Tritiya seem to have been subdued and coloured in monochrome tones as the celebrations and colours are submerged in isolation, owing to the global pandemic. Tests, rising corona cases and identification of hotspots clad spring and summer season kept the residents in seclusion, taking away the festive mood, which our diverse culture is known for.
The holy month of Ramzan began on Friday. The markets remain open until late and a number of people drench themselves in the holy enthusiasm. But, the lockdown has left the capital drape a secluded look.
The India Today TV team visited Jama Masjid, which otherwise remained crowded and congested embraced a deserted look. All the mosques have been closed and the famous Meena Bazar of Delhi was empty. Police deployment ensured the lockdown protocols being followed.
The colour and glitter was replaced by isolation with the empty streets resonating with survival crisis, keeping people indoors. "The festival fervour is completely missing this year as the mosques are closed and there is no Ramadan special market. From Iftar to Sehri, the area used to bustle with huge rush of people dressed in new clothes. Now, the entire area bears a deserted look," said Nazia Ahmad, a resident of Jamia Nagar.
According to Suresh Bansal, a dry fruit trader at Khari Bawli wholesale market in old Delhi, "There are so many friends who used to buy dry fruits, dates and refreshing drinks for Ramadan from me which used to transfer the festive vibe in me as well. This year, in an unprecedented situation like this, I'm finding it really difficult to cope up with the hardships. Not just the financial loss, but the warmth has disappeared. My sales have fallen by 40-50% and I, at times feel an emotional emptiness hovering over."
Tests, rising corona cases and identification of hotspots clad spring and summer season kept the residents in seclusion, taking away the festive mood, which our diverse culture is known for.