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Eid al-Fitr 2024: ?Eid Mubarak!? echoes throughout as the crescent moon signals the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, a wave of joy fills the hearts, and spirits lift in jubilation, embodying the warmth and unity of this special moment.
Eid ul-Fitr is a significant festival celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
It holds great importance as it marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, and signifies the beginning of a new Islamic year.
The tradition of moon sighting, a practice dating back to the time of Prophet Muhammad, plays a central role in determining the start of Eid ul-Fitr. Different regions may celebrate Eid on different days due to variations in moon sightings, typically with a one-day difference.
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Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: People offer namaz in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, on the occasion of Eid
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: Shashi Tharoor meets people in Thiruvananthapuram on occasion of Eid| WATCH
Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Wish your loved ones 'Eid Mubarak' with these quotes, WhatsApp messages
Eid, also known as Eid-al-Fitr, is among the biggest Muslim festivals. It is celebrated on the first date of the 10th Shawwal in the Islamic calendar.
Here are some messages you can send your loved ones this Eid-al-Fitr:
Eid Mubarak! May this blessed occasion fill your heart with joy, your home with warmth, and your life with prosperity.
May Allah fulfil all your dreams and hopes. Eid Mubarak! Sending all my love and good wishes to you!
Eid Mubarak! May the blessings of Allah be with you and your family forever and always.
Happy Eid! May Allah bless your life and fulfil all your wishes and Dua?s. May His guidance be your light. Eid Mubarak!
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor joins people offering namaz in Thiruvananthapuram
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor joins people offering namaz in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on the occasion of Eid.
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: People offer namaz in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on the occasion of Eid| WATCH
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: 'My thoughts are with those..,' President Biden brings up Gaza, Sudan in Eid message
US President Joe Biden extended his wishes to Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr while also reflecting on the ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza, and Sudan.
Taking to his official X handle, Biden posted, "As Muslim families and communities come together for Eid al-Fitr, they are also reflecting on the pain felt by so many. My thoughts are with those around the world enduring conflict, hunger, and displacement, including in places such as Gaza and Sudan."
"Now is the time to recommit to the work of building peace and standing for the dignity of all," he said.
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: 'Let?s embrace spirit of compassion and harmony,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan| WATCH
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said, "Eid al-Fitr celebrates perseverance and endurance, uniting people from all walks of life. As regressive forces are spreading communal hatred to create polarisation, let?s embrace the spirit of compassion and harmony and join the festivities. Eid Mubarak to all."
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: 'Birds of Goodness' airdrops 29th humanitarian aid batch in north Gaza
The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the airdrop of the 29th humanitarian aid batch as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation.
This airdrop includes Eid parcels containing clothes, shoes, toys, sweets, and various items for all family members, arriving in time for Eid Al Fitr. (ANI)
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: Kerala Governor, CM extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetings
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday extended greetings to the Muslim community in the state on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and wished the festival may strengthen brotherhood and compassion among the people.
In a message, Khan said Eid-ul-Fitr celebrates the glory of self-restraint, sacrifice and generosity and the fast reminds us of our responsibility of creating a hunger-free and happier world.
"My heartiest greetings to Keralites all over the world, on the solemn occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr," he said.
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: 'Bloodshed and suffering unbearable...doing everything we can,' says British PM Sunak in Eid message| WATCH
Invoking the plight of Palestinian natives in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive against Hamas, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while greeting the Muslims in the country and across the world on the occasion of Eid, said the bloodshed and suffering are 'unbearable'.
He added that his country was doing everything it could to help bring the conflict to an end and ensure that the hostages were released.
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: Eid to be celebrated in Kerala, JK on Wednesday; rest of the country on Apr 11
Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Thursday except Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Delhi's Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that moon was not sighted.
Therefore, Eid will be celebrated in India on Thursday and on Wednesday the 30th fast of Ramzan will be observed, he said. (PTI)
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: 'Eid will be celebrated on 11th April,' says Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali| WATCH
Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali says "Today, 9th April the moon has not been sighted in Lucknow and we have no information of the moon being sighted anywhere in the country. It has been decided that Eid will be celebrated on 11th April..."(ANI)
Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Live Updates: Eid to be celebrated in Kerala, JK on Wednesday; rest of the country on Apr 11
Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Thursday except Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Delhi's Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that the moon was not sighted.
Therefore, Eid will be celebrated in India on Thursday and on Wednesday the 30th fast of Ramzan will be observed, he said. (PTI)