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IN PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-al-Fitr

Updated On: 03 May, 2022 02:02 PM IST |

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end yesterday, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday. Pic/PTI, Pradeep Dhivar

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end yesterday, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday. Pic/PTI, Pradeep Dhivar

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As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end yesterday, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday. Pic/PTI, Pradeep Dhivar
<p>After almost two years of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the devotees were able to offer namaz in large numbers at various mosques on the occasion. Pic/PTI</p>

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After almost two years of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the devotees were able to offer namaz in large numbers at various mosques on the occasion. Pic/PTI

<p>Muslim children wish each other on the occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr festival, outside Bandra Station in Mumbai. Pic/PTI</p>

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Muslim children wish each other on the occasion of Eid-ul- Fitr festival, outside Bandra Station in Mumbai. Pic/PTI

<p>Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the globe to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar</p>

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Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the globe to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar

<p>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. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar</p>

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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. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar

<p>Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which involves rigorous fasting for about 30 days. Pic/PTI</p>

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Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which involves rigorous fasting for about 30 days. Pic/PTI

<p>During this month, Muslims do not consume food or water from dawn to dusk. They eat Sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and break their day-long fast with `Iftar` in the evening. Pic/PTI</p>

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During this month, Muslims do not consume food or water from dawn to dusk. They eat Sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and break their day-long fast with `Iftar` in the evening. Pic/PTI

<p>Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Jasbir Singh greeets Pakistani Rangers Wing Commander Aamir on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr festival, at the India-Pakistan Attari-Wagah border. Pic/PTI</p>

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Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Jasbir Singh greeets Pakistani Rangers Wing Commander Aamir on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr festival, at the India-Pakistan Attari-Wagah border. Pic/PTI

<p>Muslim children after offering prayers at the Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, in old Delhi. Pic/PTI</p>

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Muslim children after offering prayers at the Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, in old Delhi. Pic/PTI

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