As Ramadan comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations kick in across the country. Muslims across the country gathered at religious places to offer Eid prayers. An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees filled the Jama Masjid in bright attires on April 11 to offer prayers on Eid. In Mumbai, devotees gathered at Mahim Masjid to offer ‘namaz’ on Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees in MP’s Bhopal offered Eid prayers at Eidgah with family and friends. Eidgah in Assam’s Guwahati witnessed a large number of devotees on the occasion of revered Eid. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.
11 April,2024 11:14 AM IST
Devotees on April 22 gathered at the Jama Masjid to offer namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The festival is celebrated by Muslims around the globe after the conclusion of the dawn-to-dusk fasting during the entire month of Ramzan. Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, according to Islamic belief.
22 April,2023 02:51 PM IST
Delhi
Reports suggest that Delhi LG VK Saxena spoke to Shahi Imam Bukhari & requested him to take back the order. Upon his request, Jama Masjid’s Shahi Imam has taken the order back. Earlier today, Jama Masjid banned the entry Girls coming alone or in a group which sparked an outrage.
25 November,2022 02:51 PM IST
Devotees offered prayers on Eid al-Adha at Sunni Jama Masjid in Bandra. Hindu devotees were also seen praying at Vitthal Rukhmai Mandir in Bandra on the eve of Ashadi Ekadashi in Mumbai.
10 July,2022 08:35 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
