Muslim Brethren Celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr with Great Devotion in Udupi
Udupi: Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated across the Udupi District with prayers for peace in the country here, on June 5.
Thousands of men and children clad in new clothes offered prayers in Eidgahs and mosques in the district. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Shawwal month
Celebrations at different mosques across the district marked the day. ‘Namaz’ was offered in the Mosques to thank Allah. A festive environment prevailed over the district.
Soon after the namaz was over at the mosques, people hugged each other and wished each other Eid Mubarak, exchanged sweets, and offered alms to the poor.
Ramadan or Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar when Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, and join mass prayers at mosques. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramzan.
