Hazratbal in Srinagar to Charminar in Hyderabad, best places to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in India
India is called the land of diversity and you can experience the best of Eid celebrations in various cities of the country. The celebrations start with special Eid prayers at mosques and open grounds. People from all communities come together to celebrate the day. From Delhi to Mumbai to Srinagar, you can witness the colours of Eid in every corner of the country. Let us look at the places where you can visit to celebrate Eid in India: (Image: Shutterstock)Hazratbal, Srinagar: The Eid special Namaaz is held at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar each year on the big day. People gather in large numbers wearing new clothes and participate in the community prayers. A special traditional Eid feast is also organised in the mosque for the visiting guests.Jama Masjid, Old Delhi: A massive celebration is organised every year on the day of Eid in Old Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid. People offer special prayers in the vast courtyard of the historic monument. The atmosphere around the mosques turns more vibrant during Eid. The surrounding local market is decorated with lights and special delicacies are sold attracting massive crowds. People of all communities gather at this place to taste the Eid special delicacies. (Image: Reuters)Machkhowa Eidgah, Guwahati: Located in Guwahati, Machkhowa Eidgah has its unique way of celebrating this auspicious day. The celebration of Eid in Machkhowa Eidgah witnesses a mix of traditional Islamic and Assamese traditions. Special local delicacies like Pitha, Laru and Biriyani are distributed making the celebration more vibrant. The holy occasion is also adorned by special traditional Asamese performances.Charminar, Hyderabad: Eid-al-Fitr celebration near Hyderabad’s Charminar is organised with great pomp. The streets are decorated with lights, and people from various parts of the city visit the market for shopping. Special events like exhibitions, street plays etc, are organised making the celebration a grand one. (Image: PTI)Haji Ali, Mumbai: During Eid, people from various parts of India visit Haji Ali Dargah, to offer their prayers. Besides prayers and religious events, charitable events like food and clothes distribution to the less privileged people are also organised every year. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer: People from all over India visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer prayers during Eid every year. Visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah on this auspicious occasion is considered to be sacred as many people believe that prayers offered here on Eid are holy. On this day, people perform Qawwalis (devotional music), and Dua (prayers), and also offer Chadar (sacred cloth) as a part of the celebration. (Wikimedia Commons.)
