Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
To observe the day, a large number of Muslim people gathered at local mosques in Bhubaneswar to offer namaz. In harmony, devotees, including children, thronged the mosque in the morning to pray and celebrate the festival.
Eid-ul-Fitr is a time for people to come together, offer prayers, and celebrate with loved ones. The guardian of one of the mosques, said, “Today is Eid-ul-Fitr. Every believer comes here and prays. Every man hugs every person during the festival of Eid. People come in thousands to offer Namaz on Eid.”
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations have kicked off across the country with an outpouring of joy and togetherness as families and communities come together to mark the end of Ramadan. With heartfelt embraces, the exchange of Eid greetings, and the sharing of sweets and traditional delicacies, the day unfolded with an infectious spirit of unity.
The streets and homes were adorned with festive decorations, and the aroma of freshly prepared biryanis, kebabs, and sweet treats like sevai, kheer, and sheer khurma wafted through the air. Eid-ul-Fitr, which means “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is celebrated after Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
After a month of abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours, Eid marks a time of festivity, where Muslims express their gratitude for the strength and patience shown during Ramadan.
Eid reinforces the values of charity, kindness, and compassion. In addition to giving Zakat, many people choose to help others by providing meals, clothing, and support to those less fortunate, reflecting the Islamic principles of empathy and care for others.