The Bengaluru Traffic Police personnel.
Credit: DH File Photo
Bengaluru: As a large gathering is expected for Ramadan prayers on Bannerghatta Road near Gurappanapalya, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have imposed traffic restrictions on March 31 to ensure smooth movement of vehicles.
All vehicular movement will be temporarily prohibited from Sagar Hospital Junction to Gurappanapalya Junction on BG Road, from Sai Ram Junction to Gurappanapalya Junction, and from 39th Cross Road–Reddy Hospital Junction to Gurappanapalya Junction.
Vehicles coming from Dairy Circle towards BG Road should take a right turn at Swagath Junction, then a left towards East End Junction, followed by another left towards Jayadeva U-turn Junction. They should then make a U-turn at Jayadeva Junction and take a free left onto Jayadeva Service Road towards Sai Ram Junction to rejoin BG Road.
Vehicles coming from Jedi Mara Junction on BG Road should take a free left at Sai Ram Junction towards Jayadeva Junction, turn left onto Outer Ring Road, proceed along East End Main Road towards Swagath Junction, and rejoin BG Road via Sagar Hospital Junction.
Eid-ul-Fitr prayers
Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be held at 10 am on March 31, at the Hazrath Sir-Khazi Syed Shah Mohammed Abdul Khuddus Khadri Sahib Eidgah.
The Jumma Masjid Trust Board has announced this, subject to the moon sighting. Over 1 lakh people are expected to congregate at the mosque on Millers Road. This is considered the largest Eid congregation in the city.