Eid-Ul-Fitr is being celebrated today by Muslims across the globe
Eid-Ul-Fitr is being celebrated today by Muslims across the globe after the month-long dawn to dusk fasting period of Ramadan. Every year, the dates of Ramadan and Eid change according to the Muslim calendar which is based on the phases of the moon. Eid is not just the time for celebrations, get-togethers and feasting, but also remembering Allah, thanking him for the strength he bestowed for a successful Ramadan. Zakat or charity is also offered on this day, as a mark of sharing joys with the less opportune. Ramadan is time for spiritual reflection that takes one towards the divine.
Celebratory messages have been pouring in from political leaders, celebrities and prominent figures across India and world.
Here are the LIVE updates of Eid Celebrations:
Eid: In PicturesNew Delhi: Young boys greet each other after offering 'namaz' at Jama Masjid
Eid: In PicturesNew Delhi: Muslim devotees offer 'Namaz' at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid: In PicturesMoradabad: Muslims devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr festival, at Eidgah
Eid: In PicturesAgartala: Muslim devotees offer 'namaz' on the occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr festival, at Machkhowa Idgah
Eid: In PicturesJammu: Muslim devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr festival, at Eidgah in Jammu
Eid: In PicturesMumbai: Muslim devotees offer 'namaz' on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid: In PicturesNew Delhi: Devotees offer 'namaz' at the footsteps of Feroz Shah Kotla mosque
Eid: In PicturesKolkata: Muslims greet each other after offering 'namaz' at Red Road on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr that marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan, in Kolkata, Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Hamid Ansari, Shahnawaz Hussain, Ghulam Nabi Azad offer prayers at Jama Masjid
Former Vice President of India Hamid Ansari, senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad offered prayers at Jama Masjid today on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
"This is a day to be celebrated with happiness and enthusiasm after the Holy month of Ramzan. It''s a great thing that everyone celebrates this festival together with immense happiness. On this occasion, I appeal to every citizen of this country that they should live with brotherhood and harmony and celebrate this festival with love," Mr Hussain told ANI.
Three of the officials visited the mosque one after another and offered Namaz. Soon after that, they were seen greeting and wishing other people at Jama Masjid.
People were seen in large numbers at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan wished everyone on Eid.
"Eid Mubarak .. love peace and prosperity among all .." he tweeted.
People offering Namaz on the occasion of Idu'l Fitr Eid at Jama Masjid in Delhi:
Picture Courtesy: PIB India
Some pictures of Eid celebrations:
Jammu and Kashmir politician Omar Adbullah also tweeted on the occasion twice. "Chand mubarak" and "Shawwal moon sighted. Eid tomorrow. Eid mubarak to all of you. Have a blessed Eid."
Cricketer-turned-politician had a simple message on Eid:"Forgive, forget and stay blessed!!!"
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also tweeted on the ocassion:
Activist Shehla Rashid also extended greetings on Eid:
"On this Eid, we pray for an end to oppression everywhere. We observe this Eid in solidarity with victims of violence and oppression everywhere in the world. Eid Mubarak," she tweeted.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also tweeted on Eid:
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi extended his Eid wishes on Twitter:"Eid Mubarak and my best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr," he tweeted. He also shared a photo:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone on Eid:
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended Eid prayers at Kolkata's Red Road:"Today, like previous years, I attended Eid prayers at Red Road and exchanged greetings with all. Some pictures of the occasion are uploaded here for all of you. Eid Mubarak once again," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.