Agartala: Apr 22: Thousands of Muslims from all across Tripura gathered at the Gedu Mia Masjid on Saturday in capital Agartala to offer morning prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Eid prayers was conducted by Imam of the mosque Maulana Abdul Rehaman who said, “This is a very important occasion after 30 days of fasting the Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated which sends the message of peace, brotherhood, humanity and love.”
Sending a message of brotherhood across people of all religions and languages, he said that Eid-Ul-Fitr should spread the message of peace and harmony to maintain unity in diversity in the nation.
Muslims across the world celebrate this historical event with great enthusiasm and respect that marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan.
People hugged each other after offering namaz at mosques on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr which is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it narrated the beginning of a new month.
