The Holy Month of Ramadan has ended and Muslims everywhere have started celebrating Eid since yesterday. While Eid began in the Middle East on Friday, many parts of South-East Asia, including India, are celebrating it today. The start of the festivities depends on when the crescent moon is sighted. This is a time for prayers, camaraderie, and feasts for the community all over the world. Here are some of the warm moments of Eid 2023, captured through the lenses of Connected to India and social media users.
Eid greetings at Jama Masjid, Old Delhi. Photo: CtoI/Pallav Paliwal
Women at prayer in Delhi. Photo: CtoI/Pallav Paliwal
A family prays together. Photo: CtoI/Pallav Paliwal
Mass prayer on a Delhi road. Photo: CtoI/Pallav Paliwal
Delicious Eid feast. Photo courtesy: Twitter/@calmandshut
The clock tower at Mecca is the cynosure of all eyes on Eid. Photo courtesy: Instagram/makkah_madinah1
Eid prayers in Saudi Arabia. Photo courtesy: Twitter/@Arabbeau
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum are among devotees praying at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai. Photo courtesy: Twitter/Dubai Media Office
Eid Mubarak cookies in a goodie box. Picture courtesy: Instagram/tasty_world_recipes
Prayer in progress in Assam, India. Photo courtesy: Instagram/the.assamese.memes
Women at their colourful best for Eid. Picture courtesy: Instagram/shoaika_ki_duniya
A loving mother-and-son moment on Eid. Photo courtesy: Instagram/iam_altafcheeta
