People offer mass prayers, exchange greetings in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Ladakh, J&K on Eid-al-Fitr

April 10, 2024

New Delhi: Muslims in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Jammu Kashmir, and Ladakh are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the month-long ‘Ramazan’ fasting.

People offered ‘namaz’ or the Eid prayer at mosques and open prayer grounds as part of the Eid celebrations.

Hundreds of Muslims took part in the mass ‘Namaz’ recitation ceremony as they prayed in unison at a mosque in Coimbatore.

Similarly, a large number of people offered prayers at the mosque in the Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Mass prayers were also held in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of Eid.

Meanwhile, muslims in Jammu and Kashmir also marked the celebration of the holy festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr with morning prayers.
A large number of people flocked to the local markets to buy sweets, and delicacies on Eid.

Speaking to ANI, a shopkeeper said that sweets, including gulab jamun, rasgulla, and pheeni have been prepared for the festival. He also said that a variety of namkeens have arrived at the shop to meet the demand of the people on the occasion of Eid.

Visuals show people buying Eid desserts from the shop, including seviyan, sheer khurma, dates halwa, shahi tukda, kesar phirni, filled cookies, baklava and others.

Shops and markets in prominent areas are decked up for the festival. The enthusiasm of Muslim people seems to be high as they have geared up to celebrate the festival with all rituals and grace.