Eid al-Fitr
Islamic holiday on the first of Shawwal
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Eid al-Fitr is the first of the two main festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasting (sawm) of Ramadan. The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world.
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16 arrested, multiple illegal slaughter sites uncovered across Assam during Eid: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced strong concerns over reports of illegal cattle slaughter during Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations, warning of strict action against violators regardless of their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid locked on Eid, Mirwaiz detainedOn Eid-ul-Adha, Srinagar's Jamia Masjid was locked, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, preventing devotees from offering prayers, which sparked criticism from various political..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Gazans pray in rubble at start of Eid - as Israel warns of intensive new military operations Israel has issued a fresh warning to civilians, saying its military is about to carry out intensive operations in northern Gaza.Sky News - Published | |
UP power department sacks lineman for waving Palestine flagUP Power Corporation has dismissed Saqib Khan, a contractual lineman, for allegedly waving a Palestinian flag after offering namaz on Eid in Saharanpur. Following local pressure, his services were..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Are they not doing appeasement?' Akhilesh Yadav questions BJP's decision to distribute kits on EidIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Learn discipline from Hindus': UP CM Yogi Adityanath backs ban on namaz on roadsUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath justified the ban on offering namaz on public roads, citing the Maha Kumbh's orderly conduct as a model. He emphasized the importance of discipline, noting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi greets Yunus on Eid, seeks stronger relationsIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Black armband' Eid protest held in several states against waqf billIndiaTimes - Published | |
In Eid greetings, Mamata warns 'red & saffron' rivals against riotsIndiaTimes - Published | |
On cam: Two-year-old girl crushed under car being driven by teen in DelhiA family's Eid celebration in Delhi turned tragic when their two-year-old daughter was fatally hit by a car driven by a neighbor's teenage son in Paharganj. The incident, captured on CCTV, showed the..IndiaTimes - Published | Will Delhi shopkeepers be forced to display nameplates during Navratra?While Muslims observe Eid with prayers, feasts, and family gatherings, marking the end of Ramadan, Hindus embrace the sacred days of Navratri, dedicating themselves to fasting, devotion, and vibrant..DNA - Published |
Delhi: Teen car driver crushes two-year-old girl outside her home, family's Eid turns tragicThe vehicle involved belongs to a neighbour of the victim's family.DNA - Published | 'Kaun sa dharm ganda hai?': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged 'provocative speech' on EidWest Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delivering a provocative speech during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at Red Road. He claimed Banerjee made controversial..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sacrificing her life would be inadequate': BJP reacts to Mamata Banerjee over 'we are secular' remarkBJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's remarks were made after Eid clashes in Malda..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dictatorship or emergency?': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Police of stopping his convoy on EidAkhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, accused the UP Police of unnecessary barricading on Eid in Lucknow, deeming it as a sign of dictatorship and emergency by the Yogi government. Police forces have..IndiaTimes - Published |
'May this festival enhance spirit of hope, harmony': PM Modi & President Murmu extend Eid greetingsIndiaTimes - Published | Crescent moon sighted in Delhi, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Chennai and.., Eid-ul-Fitr to be observed tomorrowThe country will observe Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow, i.e., March 31, as the crescent moon has been sighted in several cities, Islamic religious leaders announced.DNA - Published |
Passports, DL may be cancelled if Eid namaz prayers offered on roads: Meerut PoliceUnion minister and RLD chief Jayant Singh was among the first to react to this decision, when he posted on X: " Policing towards Orwellian 1984!" In his iconic novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four", George..DNA - Published | Haryana declares restricted holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 citing financial year closingThe Haryana government has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 will be a restricted holiday instead of a gazetted holiday due to the financial year-end. Income Tax Department offices will remain..IndiaTimes - Published |
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March 30 or March 31 or April 1? When exactly will Eid-ul-Fitr be celebrated in India?Eid-ul-Fitr marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, also called Ramzan, during which practicing Muslims fast daily for a month.DNA - Published | No bank holiday on Eid al-Fitr this year? Know reason behind thisThe directive has been issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank has asked all major banks to keep branches dealing with government transactions operational on the said date.DNA - Published |
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Five on Eid outing crushed to death by tanker in UPIn Pilibhit, a tragic accident on NH-74 claimed five lives when a tanker struck two motorcycles. Victims, including a couple and three friends, were en route for Eid celebrations and prayers. Efforts..IndiaTimes - Published | Couple, 3 others on Eid outing in UP crushed by speeding tankerFive people, including a married couple, died in Pilibhit district, UP, as a speeding tanker hit their motorcycles, leading to a tragic accident during their journey for Eid or namaz.IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ready to shed blood...': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says she won't accept CAA, NRC, UCC at Eid gatheringLaunching a scathing attack on the BJP government over the misuse of central agencies, the TMC supremo said, "If there is a blast, they (BJP) send NIA to arrest everyone. By arresting everyone, your..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | President Murmu, PM Modi, other leaders extend greetings on Eid-ul-FitrPresident Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their warm greetings to people in the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Ending the holy month of Ramzan and starting a new..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Eid-Al-Fitr 2024 Chand Timings: Moon sighting time in Delhi, Noida Mumbai, Lucknow, Patna, BengaluruEid is being observed on April 10 in Pakistan, Australia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, following moon sightings earlier in the day.DNA - Published | Eid 2024: Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, UAE, Qatar, Eid in India on....With the holy month of Ramadan close to conclusion, Muslims across the world have been looking towards the sky to see the crescent moon. The moon which marks the arrival of the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr..DNA - Published |
'Like any other day of destruction and death': How Eid is being observed in Gaza amid Israel's bombing campaignLike millions of Muslims across the world, Ghada Abdo, 21, used to gather with her family of six around a table packed with traditional delicacies to mark, Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of..Sky News - Published | Sweet diplomacy turns sour at the international borders with Pakistan in PunjabThe exchange of sweets between the border guarding forces of India and Pakistan on religious and national significance days has diminished. While the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army's Kashmiri soldier missing during Eid holiday, abduction suspectedA 25-year-old soldier from the Army’s 3 J&K Light Infantry, Javaid Ahmad Wani, has been reported missing since Saturday evening from his native village of Asthal in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district,..IndiaTimes - Published | Row over Eid skit, principal of Gujarat school suspendedIndiaTimes - Published |
Contraband airdropping and exchange of Eid pleasantriesIndiaTimes - Published | UP cops book 1,700 in Kanpur for offering Eid namaz on roadsIndiaTimes - Published |
'We don't want danga': CM Mamata speaks on 'hate politics' at Eid functionWest Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that people are trying to divide the country through politics of hatred while asserting that she would not let the country divide in the name of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Eid Mubarak': PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath extend greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, wish for people's well-beingUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended wishes on the occasion of Eid. "The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr promotes brotherhood and spreads the message of peace and harmony," CM Yogi said.DNA - Published |
PM Modi greets people on EidIndiaTimes - Published | Al-Qaeda threatens attack after Atiq Ahmed-Ashraf are killed on live TV, calls them 'martyrs'The terrorist organisation broadcast a message on the day of Eid al-Fitr promising retaliation and referring to Atiq and his brother Arshad as "martyrs."DNA - Published |
Moon sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on SaturdayIndiaTimes - Published | Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al Fitr after month of fasting for Ramadan Muslims around the world are celebrating the holiday of Eid al Fitr. Sky News - Published |
