In Uttar Pradesh, Eid is being celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety throughout the state. Special Eid namaaz were offered by people at different Eidgahas and mosques in the morning. In Lucknow a large number of people gathered at Aishbagh Eidgaha ground to offered their namaz.Shia Muslims assembled at mosques at bada Imamabada for today’s prayer. Eid namaz was also organized in mosque at the Tajmahal in Agra . AIR correspondent reports, the cultural blend is being seen especially in Varanasi where Muslims are celebrating Eid and Hindus are reaching Kahivishwanth temple to offer their prayer on the occasion of Haritalika teej. A large number of women are seen at Mangala gauri temple in Varanasi to offer their prayers to lord shiva-Parvati. In Varanasi and Allahabad, people took holy bath in Ganga before offering prayers for teej and Ganesh chaturthi at different temples. The state police spokesperson told AIR that stringent security arrangements have been made in the state for peaceful celebration of festivals. Strong contingent of Provencal Armed constabulary (PAC), Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployment and civil defense personal are helping local police