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Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Millions in India come together for prayers and celebration

Updated On: 31 March, 2025 12:13 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

Muslims across India gathered for namaz to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers and devotion in cities nationwide. In Prayagraj, a heartwarming moment unfolded as a police officer embraced a worshipper at Eidgah, symbolizing peace and brotherhood. (PICS/PTI) 

Muslims across India gathered for namaz to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers and devotion in cities nationwide. In Prayagraj, a heartwarming moment unfolded as a police officer embraced a worshipper at Eidgah, symbolizing peace and brotherhood. (PICS/PTI) 

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Muslims across India gathered for namaz to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers and devotion in cities nationwide. In Prayagraj, a heartwarming moment unfolded as a police officer embraced a worshipper at Eidgah, symbolizing peace and brotherhood. (PICS/PTI) 
<p>In Agartala, the Gedu Mia Masjid became a center of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, where prayers were followed by warm greetings and heartfelt embraces.</p>

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In Agartala, the Gedu Mia Masjid became a center of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, where prayers were followed by warm greetings and heartfelt embraces.

<p>Moradabad&rsquo;s Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations saw worshippers exchanging warm embraces and greetings after prayers, emphasizing the festival&rsquo;s message of gratitude and unity.</p>

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Moradabad’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations saw worshippers exchanging warm embraces and greetings after prayers, emphasizing the festival’s message of gratitude and unity.

<p>Delhi&rsquo;s historic Jama Masjid, a landmark of faith, welcomed thousands of worshippers for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, continuing a tradition that has united the community for centuries.</p>

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Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid, a landmark of faith, welcomed thousands of worshippers for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, continuing a tradition that has united the community for centuries.

<p>Guwahati&rsquo;s Eid-ul-Fitr prayers saw large gatherings reflecting on the month of fasting, with families uniting in gratitude and festivity.</p>

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Guwahati’s Eid-ul-Fitr prayers saw large gatherings reflecting on the month of fasting, with families uniting in gratitude and festivity.

<p>In Kanpur, large crowds patiently waited outside Markazi Eidgah amid heavy security to offer their Eid-ul-Fitr namaz, reflecting the festival&rsquo;s deep-rooted spiritual significance.</p>

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In Kanpur, large crowds patiently waited outside Markazi Eidgah amid heavy security to offer their Eid-ul-Fitr namaz, reflecting the festival’s deep-rooted spiritual significance.

<p>Children in Moradabad joyfully posed for photographs after offering their Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, capturing the spirit of festivity and renewal that the occasion brings.</p>

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Children in Moradabad joyfully posed for photographs after offering their Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, capturing the spirit of festivity and renewal that the occasion brings.

<p>In Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined thousands at Gandhi Maidan for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, sharing greetings and emphasising the spirit of harmony.</p>

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In Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined thousands at Gandhi Maidan for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, sharing greetings and emphasising the spirit of harmony.

<p>In Jabalpur, devotees gathered on the streets to offer namaz on Eid-ul-Fitr, turning public spaces into places of prayer and reflection.</p>

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In Jabalpur, devotees gathered on the streets to offer namaz on Eid-ul-Fitr, turning public spaces into places of prayer and reflection.

<p>Dehradun&rsquo;s Eid-ul-Fitr prayers filled mosques and grounds with worshippers, their voices uniting in a chorus of Eid Mubarak wishes across the city.</p>

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Dehradun’s Eid-ul-Fitr prayers filled mosques and grounds with worshippers, their voices uniting in a chorus of Eid Mubarak wishes across the city.

<p>Sambhal&rsquo;s historic Shahi Eidgah saw thousands come together for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, demonstrating faith and devotion in a grand display of unity.</p>

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Sambhal’s historic Shahi Eidgah saw thousands come together for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, demonstrating faith and devotion in a grand display of unity.

<p>The Delhi-Jaipur highway in Jaipur witnessed large congregations gathering for Eid-ul-Fitr namaz, as prayers transformed the bustling road into a sacred space.</p>

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The Delhi-Jaipur highway in Jaipur witnessed large congregations gathering for Eid-ul-Fitr namaz, as prayers transformed the bustling road into a sacred space.

<p>Mumbai&rsquo;s Bandra railway station saw waves of worshippers offering their Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, merging faith and festivity in the heart of the city.</p>

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Mumbai’s Bandra railway station saw waves of worshippers offering their Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, merging faith and festivity in the heart of the city.

<p>Patna&rsquo;s Gandhi Maidan was also filled with laughter and joy as children posed for photographs after prayers, capturing the essence of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.</p>

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Patna’s Gandhi Maidan was also filled with laughter and joy as children posed for photographs after prayers, capturing the essence of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.

<p>Navi Mumbai&rsquo;s Yashwantrao Chavan Ground turned into a vast prayer space on Eid-ul-Fitr, as thousands gathered for namaz in a display of communal spirit.</p>

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Navi Mumbai’s Yashwantrao Chavan Ground turned into a vast prayer space on Eid-ul-Fitr, as thousands gathered for namaz in a display of communal spirit.

<p class="" data-start="445" data-end="624">A key tradition of Eid-ul-Fitr is Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity given to the less fortunate before the Eid prayer, ensuring that everyone can partake in the celebrations.</p>

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A key tradition of Eid-ul-Fitr is Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity given to the less fortunate before the Eid prayer, ensuring that everyone can partake in the celebrations.

<p>On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed worshippers at Red Road in Kolkata, highlighting the festival&rsquo;s message of unity and compassion.</p>

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On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed worshippers at Red Road in Kolkata, highlighting the festival’s message of unity and compassion.

<p>Prayagraj witnessed an endearing act of kindness as a woman police officer handed a rose to a young girl during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, embodying the spirit of generosity and love.</p>

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Prayagraj witnessed an endearing act of kindness as a woman police officer handed a rose to a young girl during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, embodying the spirit of generosity and love.

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