Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of fasting month of Ramzan.
Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, was celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour across the country on Monday.
Muslims came out early morning dressed in their finery to offer the special Eid congregational prayers at mosques. After the solemn prayers, people joyfully greeted each other with a embrace and "Eid mubarak" in mosques, homes and public places.
Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims the world over who abstain from food and water during the period extending from 30 minutes before the sunrise to sunset.
After offering the Eid namaaz, it was time for the celebrations with family, friends, neighbours and community people, savouring and serving each other the festival special dish of "sheer-korma", a sweet preparation of milk, vermicelli and dry fruits.
(With PTI inputs)
1. Eid ka chaand!
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Illuminated Nakhoda Mosque in Kolkata on eve of Eid.
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2. What's celebration without shopping?
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Women buy traditional bangles and other items for Eid.
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3. The traditional way!
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Henna has been a part of traditional celebrations.
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4. Eid celebrations at Jama Masjid
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Eid al-Fitr prayers being offered at historic Jama Masjid in New Delhi.
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5. Let's get together!
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Scene near Idgah Mosque on Delhi-Jaipur Highway.
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6. Not a day of peace!
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Protesters shout slogans and block the road during a clash with security forces in Srinagar.
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7. Mera Bharat Mahaan!
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A man takes a selfie after offering namaz at Red Road in Kolkata.
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8. Thank you for protecting the country!
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A Muslim man being greeted by RAF personnel on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in Allahabad.
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9. Eid in 'protest'
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In Lucknow, Muslims offer namaz wearing black bands on their arms in the mosque of seminary nadwa to protest the recent incidents of lynching.
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10. Where's my Eidi, Mr President?
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President Pranab Mukherjee receiving Eid greetings from various groups of people at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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