New Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramadan, will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday as the moon was sighted here Tuesday evening.
Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari made the announcement after a meeting of the moon-sighting committee here.
"The moon was sighted today. That means Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday in Delhi and other parts of the country," a senior official at the city's historic mosque told PTI.
The Shia Muslim community of Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil district celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, on Tuesday.Religious preachers of the Shia community in Kargil district had announced on Monday that the Eid crescent had been sighted, thereby declaring the end of Ramadan.
On the other hand, the Sunni Muslim community of Kargil, has decided to celebrate the Eid festival on Wednesday, along with the rest of the state.
Eid-ul-Fitr symbolises peace and brotherhood. The festival is marked with feasts and the faithful offers prayers at mosques and idgahs to seek blessings of the divine.
People, especially children dress up in their traditional fineries to mark the festival.
Leaders greet the world
President Ramnath Kovind has wished the Indian citizens Eid Mubarak via his twitter acount.
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and DMK president M K Stalin Tuesday extended their greetings on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday conveyed heartiest wishes to the people of the state on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is likely to be celebrated on Wednesday.
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi Tuesday conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, took part in several Iftar parties over the last few days, prayed for unity, peace and happiness on this occasion.
World leaders such as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May has also conveyed their Eid-ul-Fitr greetings through twitter.
