Hassan, Aug. 26 -- A grand Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession was held in Hassan city on Wednesday, with thousands of people participating in the event to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

The procession witnessed participation from Muslim community leaders, Masjid chiefs, civic representatives and people from different sections of society. The participants highlighted the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, including peace, equality, humanity and communal harmony.

Speaking to ANI, Hassan MP Shreyas Patel said that Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a festival of peace and equality and praised the large-scale participation in the procession.

"Today is a festival of peace, a festival of equality, Milad. A huge, massive procession has been going on...