Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Imposes Traffic Diversions for Eid-e-Milad Processions
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is a Muslim celebration honoring the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
In Bengaluru, people will gather and take part in processions.
Many participants are expected at the YMCA Ground on Nrupatunga Road.
Because of this, some roads may become crowded.
Police will send vehicles along different routes to reduce traffic problems.
These changes will mainly apply from noon until 11 p.m.
Heavy goods vehicles will also be restricted on some roads.
Parking will not be allowed on certain stretches, including Queen’s Road and part of Cubbon Park.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations and processions are taking place across the country on Wednesday, August 26.
Traffic restrictions and diversions will affect several parts of Bengaluru from noon to 11 p.m.
Members of the Muslim community are expected at the YMCA Ground on Nrupatunga Road during that period.
Congestion is likely on corridors including JC Road, KG Road, Kasturba Road, and several northern Bengaluru roads.
Heavy goods vehicles will face route restrictions, while parking will be prohibited on parts of Queen’s Road and Cubbon Park.
- Who
- Members of the Muslim community, Bengaluru traffic police, commuters, and heavy goods vehicle operators.
- What
- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions will take place alongside traffic restrictions, diversions, and parking bans.
- When
- Wednesday, August 26; major restrictions are scheduled from noon to 11 p.m.
- Where
- Several Bengaluru routes, including roads around the YMCA Ground on Nrupatunga Road, Majestic, Market Circle, Town Hall, and Cubbon Park.
- Why
- To manage congestion caused by celebratory gatherings and processions commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
- Celebration
- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid
- Date
- Wednesday, August 26
- Restriction period
- Noon to 11 p.m.
- Main gathering point
- YMCA Ground on Nrupatunga Road
- Likely congestion corridors
- JC Road, KG Road, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kasturba Road, Mallya Hospital Road, and several northern Bengaluru roads
- Vehicle restrictions
- Heavy goods vehicles will face restrictions on select routes
- Parking restrictions
- Parking will be prohibited on stretches including Queen’s Road and part of Cubbon Park