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 | Mumbai
The Delhi Police's Special Cell conducted overnight raids at a hotel near Jama Masjid in New Delhi yesterday and seized several AK-47 rifles and a huge cache of explosives. Video courtesy: NDTV
22 March,2013 10:19 AM IST
In a worrisome incident, flags of ISIS and Lashkar-e-Taiba ( LeT) were waved near the Jama Masjid in Srinagar on Friday. ISIS flags were waved after Friday prayer by a few youths.
07 August,2015 04:32 PM IST
In addition to a series of worrisome incidents, flags of ISIS, Pak and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were waved near the Jama Masjid in Nowhatta, a town nearby Srinagar on Friday.
21 August,2015 04:47 PM IST
India is a land of multiple faiths where people of different communities have been living together in peace and harmony for ages. Participating in each other's religious fairs and functions is a common practice.
26 October,2015 07:28 PM IST
The Jama Masjid in Vadodara has added another feather to its cap with the claim of having the biggest Quran in the world.
23 May,2016 04:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
