Ramzan ends, Eid celebrations begin

After the sighting of the 'Shawwal' crescent on Sunday, September 20, it was decided that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated actoss the country on Monday, September 21.

  • Bollywood actor Aamir Khan celebrated Eid al-Fitr at his home in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)
    Bollywood actor Aamir Khan celebrated Eid al-Fitr at his home in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)
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  • Aamir said that he prefers to stay home during Eid as his family and close friends come to visit the actor on this day. (AFP Photo)
    Aamir said that he prefers to stay home during Eid as his family and close friends come to visit the actor on this day. (AFP Photo)
  • <strong>Eid arrives:</strong> Vendors sell sewai on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr festival at Jama Masjid, in New Delhi on Sunday.<br /> <br /> After the sighting of the 'Shawwal' crescent on Sunday, September 20, it was decided that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated actoss the country on Monday, September 21. <em>(PTI)</em>
    Eid arrives: Vendors sell sewai on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr festival at Jama Masjid, in New Delhi on Sunday.

    After the sighting of the 'Shawwal' crescent on Sunday, September 20, it was decided that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated actoss the country on Monday, September 21. (PTI)
  • <strong><em>Alvida iftar</em>:</strong> Muslim devotees attend Iftar in large numbers at Machli Kaman, in Hyderabad.<br /> <br /> Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims all over the world. <em>(PTI)</em>
    Alvida iftar: Muslim devotees attend Iftar in large numbers at Machli Kaman, in Hyderabad.

    Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims all over the world. (PTI)
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  • <strong>Flowers for festival:</strong> A shopper buys flowers at an outdoor market, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Srinagar.<br /> <br /> The markets in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley have been hit by a heavy rush of people out on a shopping binge in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr. <em>(AFP)</em>
    Flowers for festival: A shopper buys flowers at an outdoor market, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Srinagar.

    The markets in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley have been hit by a heavy rush of people out on a shopping binge in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr. (AFP)
  • <strong>Gearing up for celebrations:</strong> Muslim girls buy bangles outside the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. <em>(AFP)</em>
    Gearing up for celebrations: Muslim girls buy bangles outside the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. (AFP)
  • <strong>Adding colours to festivity:</strong> A Kashmiri girl gets her hand decorated with henna ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Srinagar.<br /> <br /> Roadside bazaars have sprung up in most parts of the city to woo the shoppers with mutton, poultry, bakery products, sweets, ready-made garments, shoes, toys, fire-crackers and bangles, which is the most sought after item. <em>(AP)</em>
    Adding colours to festivity: A Kashmiri girl gets her hand decorated with henna ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Srinagar.

    Roadside bazaars have sprung up in most parts of the city to woo the shoppers with mutton, poultry, bakery products, sweets, ready-made garments, shoes, toys, fire-crackers and bangles, which is the most sought after item. (AP)
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  • <strong>End of Ramzan:</strong> People on a shopping spree on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr at Jama Masjid, in New Delhi. <em>(PTI)</em>
    End of Ramzan: People on a shopping spree on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr at Jama Masjid, in New Delhi. (PTI)
  • <strong>Celebrations begin:</strong> Muslims burn fire crackers after seeing the moon in Allahabad.<br /> <br /> Eid-ul-Fitr, a Muslim feast marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan will be celebrated across the country on Monday. <em>(AP)</em>
    Celebrations begin: Muslims burn fire crackers after seeing the moon in Allahabad.

    Eid-ul-Fitr, a Muslim feast marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan will be celebrated across the country on Monday. (AP)
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