Moon sighted, India to celebrate Eid today

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on Friday.

  • Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on Friday.
    Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on Friday.
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  • Muslims pray at the Vasi Ullah mosque in Allahabad.
    Muslims pray at the Vasi Ullah mosque in Allahabad.
  • Muslim boys greet each other after offering prayers on Eid-al-Fitr in Allahabad.
    Muslim boys greet each other after offering prayers on Eid-al-Fitr in Allahabad.
  • Towards evening, a lit up Jama Masjid in the walled city will add to the glimmer and exuberance surrounding the festival.
    Towards evening, a lit up Jama Masjid in the walled city will add to the glimmer and exuberance surrounding the festival.
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  • Wearing new clothes and skull caps, men and children offered prayers at hundreds of Eidgahs and mosques in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Kurnool, Guntur, Vijayawada, Kadapa and other towns.
    Wearing new clothes and skull caps, men and children offered prayers at hundreds of Eidgahs and mosques in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Kurnool, Guntur, Vijayawada, Kadapa and other towns.
  • Eid celebrations were also reported from Faridkot, Gurdaspur and other districts of Punjab. In Chandigarh, people in large numbers reached the Sector 20 Jama Masjid and other mosques.
    Eid celebrations were also reported from Faridkot, Gurdaspur and other districts of Punjab. In Chandigarh, people in large numbers reached the Sector 20 Jama Masjid and other mosques.
  • In Haryana, Eid festivities were reported from Panipat, Mewat, Ambala and other areas.
    In Haryana, Eid festivities were reported from Panipat, Mewat, Ambala and other areas.
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  • The 'imams' in Hyderabad prayed for world peace and an end to the sufferings of Muslims of Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Myanmar and other countries.
    The 'imams' in Hyderabad prayed for world peace and an end to the sufferings of Muslims of Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Myanmar and other countries.
  • Markets in the walled city in Delhi, especially bakeries, eateries, apparel and accessories shops did brisk business as huge crowds turned up and shopped for gifts, clothes and food items.
    Markets in the walled city in Delhi, especially bakeries, eateries, apparel and accessories shops did brisk business as huge crowds turned up and shopped for gifts, clothes and food items.
  • Delhi Police have made elaborate security arrangements, including diverting traffic at various places, particularly near mosques.
    Delhi Police have made elaborate security arrangements, including diverting traffic at various places, particularly near mosques.
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  • The announcement came after chief cleric of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Abdul Bukhari, declared that the moon was sighted on Thursday.
    The announcement came after chief cleric of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Abdul Bukhari, declared that the moon was sighted on Thursday.
  • People of all ages crowded markets across the country where colourful Eid stalls had been set up offering special clothes and sweets.
    People of all ages crowded markets across the country where colourful Eid stalls had been set up offering special clothes and sweets.
  • Muslim devotees prayed for prosperity for all faiths in the country.
    Muslim devotees prayed for prosperity for all faiths in the country.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted Muslims in Kolkata on the occasion of Eid. She prayed for peace and harmony along with other devout Muslims.
    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted Muslims in Kolkata on the occasion of Eid. She prayed for peace and harmony along with other devout Muslims.
  • Ms Banerjee also conveyed best wishes on her official Facebook page.
    Ms Banerjee also conveyed best wishes on her official Facebook page.
  • In Ahmedabad, Muslims greeted each other after offering their evening prayers soon after the moon was spotted by the clerics.
    In Ahmedabad, Muslims greeted each other after offering their evening prayers soon after the moon was spotted by the clerics.
  • Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
    Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
  • Families spend time together over Eid, exchanging gifts and sharing meals. Eid is a time for visiting friends and family and it is customary to buy new clothes for the occasion.
    Families spend time together over Eid, exchanging gifts and sharing meals. Eid is a time for visiting friends and family and it is customary to buy new clothes for the occasion.
  • Moon sighted, India to celebrate Eid today
  • Women devotees in Chennai pray on the occasion of Eid.
    Women devotees in Chennai pray on the occasion of Eid.
  • Officials of the Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers exchange greetings on the occasion of Eid.
    Officials of the Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers exchange greetings on the occasion of Eid.
  • A boy sells vermicelli to policemen in Srinagar on the occasion of Eid.
    A boy sells vermicelli to policemen in Srinagar on the occasion of Eid.
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