In her message on X, the President said, "I wish all my countrymen, especially my Muslim brothers and sisters, a very happy Eid-ul-Fitr. This festival, celebrated after the holy month of Ramzan, spreads the spirit of unity, harmony and brotherhood. This festival of sharing happiness inspires
Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad, who offered prayers at Jama Masjid Mosque on Delhi's Parliament Street extended his greetings on the occasion.
Muslims are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour and devotion, with large prayer gatherings organised in mosques and open grounds across the country.
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Punjabi singer-actor extended his warm festive greetings to all. He also surprised everyone by dropping a special song to mark the festival.
An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Nizamuddin Market as Muslims filled the streets in bright attires to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Rawalpindi Police on Wednesday took five Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists into custody for protesting and recording videos outside the main gate of Adiala jail on Eid ul Fitr's first day, The News International reported.
It appears that despite overtures from the ruling clique, the parliamentary opposition remains dissatisfied and is now poised to take to the streets post-Eid-ul-Fitr.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday joined people offering namaz in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and extended his wishes.
The people of the Muslim community marked the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr by organising mass prayers and exchanging greetings across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
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
In October last year the Pakistani administration had announced 'Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan' which stated that all Afghan refugees must leave Pakistan within 30 days, or will be forced to leave the country after the deadline.
Hundreds of Islam followers thronged the Kashmiri Takiya Mosque in the capital city of Kathmandu taking part in the mass Namaz recitation ceremony. Eid Al-Adha is observed on the 70th day of Eid Ul-Fitr or Ramadan.