Muslims gather at Delhi's Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers

Several devotees converged at the Jama Masjid in the national capital on Saturday morning to perform the special prayers of EidulFitr The atmosphere remained vibrant as families exchanged greetings signalling the start of daylong festivities across the cityFollowing the sighting of the Shawwal crescent the mosque premises and surrounding streets of Old Delhi were filled with worshippers marking the conclusion of the holy month of RamzanA massive crowd of devotees and shoppers on Friday gathered at the Jama Masjid and its surrounding markets to make final purchases for Eid alFitrMeanwhile on Friday night the Delhi Police strengthened the security measures in and around Jama Masjid in view of Eid alFitr People also offered Alvida Namaz in Delhis Jama Masjid ahead of Eid alFitrThe market around Jama Masjid is in full fervour as people shop for clothes and food itemsSecurity was also heightened near the Uttam Nagar East metro station The development comes after the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to make adequate arrangements in the area in apprehension of violence during EidThe Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi Police and sought a response The court also directed to keep the Police arrangement till the festival of Ram Navami The matter is listed for further hearing on April 6The Muslim community around the country is gearing up for the celebration of Eid alFitr tomorrowPeople in large numbers offered namaz on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramazan in the Jama Masjid in Johari Bazar in JaipurOn the other hand President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of EidulFitr according to a press releaseIn her message the President has said On the auspicious occasion of EidulFitr I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens especially to Muslim sisters and brothers living in India and abroad Celebrated after the end of the holy month of Ramadan this festival gives the message of selfcontrol charity and compassion for the underprivileged It also conveys the message of love brotherhood peace and mutual harmonyMeanwhile Ramazan the ninth month of the Muslim calendar is one of the most sacred times as it is believed that the Quran came down to the earth from heaven for the very first timeThe holy Quran is regarded as a guidance for men and women a declaration of direction and a means of salvationFor an entire month Muslims follow a schedule of waking up early which they call Sheheri and by 445 am have food then after fasting for the whole day not even drinking a drop of waterThey perform Namaz five times a day The early morning prayer is known as Fazar followed by Zohar in second Ashar in third Maghrib in fourth and the final one IshaThe daylong fast Roza ends after Magrit which usually falls after 6 pm or later in the eveningAt the end of Ramazan Eid alFitr celebrates the breaking of the fast Friends and families gather for festive meals and exchange gifts Special gifts are also given to the poor It is also believed that fasting during the month of Ramazan is one of the Five Pillars of IslamThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever