India Marks Eid-ul-Fitr: Festivities, Unity, and Greetings from Leaders
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Festivities take over around the world as Muslims come together to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Mosques across India are beautifully adorned with decorations attracting scores of Muslim devotees gathered to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr festival on Thursday.
The joyful spirit of unity fills the air as families gather for gala feasts, breaking the month-long period of fasting and prayers, and exchanging gifts, while children eagerly await their share of Eidi, a traditional gift of money given during Eid.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to wish everyone celebrating ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ and said, “May this occasion further spread the spirit of compassion, togetherness and peace. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends wishes and greetings to Muslim devotees on Eid -Ul-Fitr.
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President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Uttar Pradesh state Chief Yogi Adityanath, and several other political leaders and celebrities extended extend warm wishes and greetings to Muslim devotees on social media.
Social media is flooded with people sharing glimpses of their Eid-al-Fitr celebrations.
President of India Droupadi Murmu extends warm wishes and greetings to Muslim devotees on Eid-Ul-Fitr.
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#WATCH | Children hug as they celebrate after offering Namaz in Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. pic.twitter.com/X4DpOrIRoy
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2024
#WATCH | Gujarat: Devotes gather in huge numbers and offer namaz at Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. pic.twitter.com/ssCg34X4kM
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2024
Finally I found a portrait of a Mughal emperor, Jahangir in this case celebrating Eid from 1615-1625
— Rana Safvi رعنا राना (@iamrana) April 11, 2024
And even tho its Eid uz Zuha not Eid ul Fitr I am happy to discover this.
I have mostly seen Mughal emperors celebrating Holi & a few miniatures of prince/princesses celebrating… pic.twitter.com/FG1F5lKfEt
