July 7, 2016 11:01 AM

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Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the country today. The faithfuls attired in their best thronged Eidgahs and mosques to offer Eid prayers. Later they exchanged Eid greetings.<br/>In Delhi,main congregations were held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid and Shahi Eidgah. Speaking on the occasion, the Imams, who led the prayers appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony and prayed for the progress and prosperity of the country. Reports of Eid congregations have also come in from other parts of the country. In Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir,Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated yesterday.

July 7, 2016 7:29 AM

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Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in various parts of the country today. The festival marks the culmination of the fasting holy month of Ramzan. The faithfuls will offer Eid prayers in Eidgahs and mosques.<br/>In Delhi, main Eid congregations are being held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid and Shahi Eidgah. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the occasion.<br/>In Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir, Eid was celebrated yesterday. Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims world over who abstain from food and water during the period between sunrise to sunset.

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