Millions of people across the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan that began on May 27 and ended on Saturday.
Eid ul-Fitr begins with morning prayers (Namaz), wherein Muslims gather at a mosque before holding family gatherings and visiting friends. The festival is seen as a time of forgiving and thanking Allah for helping people complete their spiritual fasting. Muslims also donate food to those who are less fortunate.
A number of leaders including Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took to Twitter to greet those celebrating the festival.
Eid-ul-Fitr greetings! May this auspicious day further the spirit of peace and brotherhood in our society.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 26, 2017
The President of the country, Dr Pranab Mukherjee expressed his wishes as well.
Greetings to all my fellow citizens, particularly my Muslim brothers & sisters, in India & abroad on Idu’l Fitr #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) June 26, 2017
May this occasion bring happiness, peace & prosperity & be an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to serve humanity #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) June 26, 2017
May this day, strengthen in each one of us, an unflinching faith in our unity and common destiny #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) June 26, 2017
Home Minister Rajnath Singh also tweeted his wishes.
My greetings and good wishes to people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May this festival strengthens bonds of peace and amity in the society
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 26, 2017
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi also greeted the people.
#EidMubarak to all. May this day be filled with love, blessings and the warmth of family & friends
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) June 26, 2017
