With the sighting of the crescent moon on Monday (May 2) in India, the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end with Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated across the country today (May 3). Take a look at celebrations from across the country with snapshots from Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Thanks to the pandemic, for 2 years, celebrations were restricted when it came to festivals. With the moon being sighted on Monday, India got ready to celebrate Eid today. Devotees have been thronging mosques across the country to offer their prayers. PM Narendra Modi extended his greetings for Eid. (Pic: ANI)
After almost two years, devotees in large numbers offer Namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr on Tuesday. (Pic: ANI)
At Bhopal's Eidgah, devotees offer namaz to mark the auspicious occasion of Eid. (Pic: ANI)
Devotees offer namaz at Mumbai's Mahim Dargah on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. (Pic: ANI)
Ahead of Eid, Kolkata markets were all decked up with people indulging in last-minute shopping. (Pic: IANS)
Devotees break their fast with Iftar at Jama Masjid in Delhi on Monday. (Pic: ANI)
Women in Bengaluru get intricate mehndi designs made on their palms ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. (Pic: PTI)