Eid-al-Fitr celebrations: People across India immerse in festivities marking an end of month of Ramzan
On Thursday, April 11, Muslims across the country prayed at Eidgahs and mosques on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, with the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan or Ramdaan. (Image: PTI)In Delhi’s 17th-century Jama Masjid, a large congregation gathered for dawn prayers, greeting and embracing one another. (Image: Reuters)Muslim devotees offered ‘namaz’ during Eid-al-Fitr celebrations at Eidgah Maidan, in Bengaluru after the end of the month of Ramzan. (Image: PTI)In Uttar Pradesh, huge congregations were seen in Kanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Meerut, and Barabanki, besides Lucknow as namaz was offered at over 31,000 eidgahs and mosques in the state. (Image: PTI)In Delhi, the markets surrounding Jama Masjid, such as Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazar, and Dariba Kalan, were bustling with festival shoppers and had a festive appearance. (Image: Reuters)Eateries and restaurants are witnessing high footfall as people crave delectable dishes after the month-long dawn-to-dust fasts. (Image: Reuters)After offering namaz, people visited their neighbours, friends and relatives and shared desserts like sewai and kheer. (Image: Reuters)
