Muslims in India and across the world celebrated the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday after the sighting of the moon was confirmed. This marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan during which Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, and engage in acts of charity and spiritual reflection. Devotees offered mass prayers in mosques across India, following the prayer timings in different regions. Muslims in the national capital gathered at the Jama Masjid to offer their prayers at 6:09 AM, according to the scheduled prayer timing for Eid-ul-Fitr.
On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, President Droupadi Murmu extended her warm greetings to the citizens and urged everyone to promote brotherhood and harmony in society. The end of Ramadan is marked by the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which spreads a message of solidarity and mutual harmony, along with love, compassion, and affection.
The Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, which marks the beginning of the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This festival marks the beginning of a new spiritual journey and the start of a new Islamic year. In Islamic culture, the sighting of the crescent moon holds great significance, as Prophet Muhammad himself used to wait for news of its sighting to mark the beginning of a new month. The sighting of the moon is crucial for ending the month-long Ramadan fast and celebrating Eid. Usually, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on different days across various regions with a one-day difference.
Muslims observe several customs and traditions during Eid-ul-Fitr. They wear new clothes, offer alms to the poor, distribute sweets, and enjoy traditional dishes. Eidi, which is known as a gift of money, is given to children by their elders during Eid-ul-Fitr. Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with early morning prayers followed by a sermon. In Palestine, Muslims prayed in front of the Al-Aqsa mosque, while the Aya Sofia mosque courtyard in Istanbul was packed with visitors from various regions. In areas affected by the ongoing civil war in Sudan, the army announced a three-day ceasefire, allowing citizens to observe Eid al-Fitr and ensuring the flow of essential humanitarian services.
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