Hulhumeedhoo adopts a different way to welcome Eid

Hulhumeedhoo has adopted a different way to welcome Eid this year. "EID MUBARAK" words were set on fire at 00:00 hours at the two ends of Hulhudhoo. The picture shows a specially decorated area at "DimishgKara". At the "AariThangado" the same activity took place. Hundreds of people have reportedly visited to see these activities by the youth of Hulhudhoo. Before setting fire on the words seven "Vazooka" shots were fired.

Vazooka is a specially designed gun that produces a loud noise like that of rocket launchers. When fired its voice reach all four corners of Hulhudhoo. Dozens of Vazooka are made for this year’s Eid and all will be set on fire nightlong. Eventhough many dislike this activity, few are supportive of this and keep cheering for their bravery.

Like all the special occasions, local parade was conducted by Hulhudhoo youth to celebrate coming of eid. This is the only activity people never fed up watching. On the main streets of Hulhumeedhoo, people flocked to watch it. It is so unique for the dresses they wore, makeup, equipments they use and the funny commands made by chief. View Photos

Two different activities to mark one thing are two BIG extremes. Much of the youth enjoy firing Vazooka, while public loves the local parade. Finding reconciliation to these conflicting interests of activities carried out by the same youth is far from insight. Police has several times requested the youth to stop firing Vazook as public complaints are on rise. However, they find it enjoying if police try to stop them. “We want police to chase us”, a Vazooka operator said.

Beliefs of the youth are so weird that they see things disrespected before good today. On special occasions like this, if one of the youth becomes a victim of these dangerous firing who would be responsible? We all should advice youth to do whatever they do within the limited boundary of independence. Once you break it your liable for charges by the law. Therefore it’s our responsibility to protect our youth from going astray, while trying to amuse the public on these kind of occasions. Eid Mubarak.

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