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IN PHOTOS: Ahead of Eid celebrations, Muslims in Mumbai watch crescent moon

Updated On: 10 April, 2024 08:28 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

After a month long fasting during Ramadan, the people from Muslim community, on Wednesday evening, geared up to sight the new crescent moon. Pics/Shadab Khan and Nimesh Dave

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Children watch the crescent moon from their building`s terrace at Wadala in Mumbai on Wednesday. Pics/Shadab Khan and Nimesh Dave
Children watch the crescent moon from their building`s terrace at Wadala in Mumbai on Wednesday. Pics/Shadab Khan and Nimesh Dave
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Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated upon the completion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and contemplation observed by Muslims around the world

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated upon the completion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and contemplation observed by Muslims around the world

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The Eid is deeply religious and culturally significant, representing spiritual renewal, gratitude, and community harmony

The Eid is deeply religious and culturally significant, representing spiritual renewal, gratitude, and community harmony

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Muslims begin the day of Eid with morning prayers. Muslims congregate for special prayers known as Salat al-Eid or Eid prayers, which are held in mosques or open fields

Muslims begin the day of Eid with morning prayers. Muslims congregate for special prayers known as Salat al-Eid or Eid prayers, which are held in mosques or open fields

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The festival begins with the sighting of the new moon, which marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal, the tenth month on the Islamic lunar calendar

The festival begins with the sighting of the new moon, which marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal, the tenth month on the Islamic lunar calendar

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An important aspect of Eid-ul-Fitr is the festive feasting and gift exchanging amongst family and friends

An important aspect of Eid-ul-Fitr is the festive feasting and gift exchanging amongst family and friends

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Muslims are encouraged to do Zakat al-Fitr, a type of almsgiving, so that the less fortunate members of the community might join in the festivities

Muslims are encouraged to do Zakat al-Fitr, a type of almsgiving, so that the less fortunate members of the community might join in the festivities

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Muslims gather to enjoy wonderful meals and sweet desserts as a symbol of Allah's wealth of blessings. Traditional foods vary by culture and area, but the attitude of hospitality and charity is universal

Muslims gather to enjoy wonderful meals and sweet desserts as a symbol of Allah's wealth of blessings. Traditional foods vary by culture and area, but the attitude of hospitality and charity is universal

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