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New Delhi, March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today. Muslim communities gathered at Eidgahs and mosques to offer Eid prayers.
After offering prayers, people embraced one another, exchanged Eid greetings, and shared moments of joy. On this occasion, the administration had made strict security arrangements to ensure peace and harmony in the region.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several prominent leaders extended their greetings to the nation.
PM Modi extended his wishes on X, saying, “Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this festival enhance the spirit of hope, harmony and kindness in our society. May there be joy and success in all your endeavours. Eid Mubarak!”
Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr.
May this festival enhance the spirit of hope, harmony and kindness in our society. May there be joy and success in all your endeavours.
Eid Mubarak!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu also extended her wishes, saying, “Greetings to all countrymen, especially Muslim brothers and sisters on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. This festival strengthens the feeling of brotherhood and gives the message of adopting compassion and charity. I wish that this festival brings peace, prosperity and happiness in everyone’s life and strengthens the spirit of moving forward on the path of goodness in everyone’s hearts.”
ईद-उल-फित्र के मुबारक मौके पर सभी देशवासियों, विशेष रूप से मुस्लिम भाईयों और बहनों को बधाई। यह त्योहार भाईचारे की भावना को मजबूत बनाता है तथा करुणा-भाव और दान की प्रवृत्ति को अपनाने का संदेश देता है। मैं कामना करती हूं कि यह पर्व सभी के जीवन में शांति, समृद्धि और खुशियां लेकर आए…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 31, 2025
In Uttar Pradesh, special security arrangements were made for Eid, with a heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces, particularly outside the Sambhal Eidgah. Thousands of Muslims, including MP Zia-ur Rahman Barq, offered Eid prayers at the Sambhal Eidgah and prayed for peace and harmony.
Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra stated that the Eid prayers were conducted smoothly, and people were returning to their homes peacefully. She confirmed that the event was held in an orderly manner, with no reports of any issues.
Meanwhile, Muslim communities in Meerut, Lucknow, and Prayagraj also offered prayers under tight security in a peaceful atmosphere.
Eid prayers were also performed at Eidgahs across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and several other states.
In West Bengal, Muslim communities offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Eidgahs and mosques across the state. On this occasion, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Kolkata Eidgah and extended Eid greetings.
Speaking at the event, she noted that Navratri was also being observed and conveyed her best wishes for the festival. She emphasized that no one should incite riots, stating that ordinary people do not create unrest—political parties do, which she called shameful. She added that she was ready to sacrifice for all religions.