Muslims celebrating Eid today

Muslim people all over the world are celebrating their biggest festival, Eid ul-Fitr, on Thursday, which marks the end of Ramadan or the month of fasting.

In Nepal, the Muslim community is celebrating the festival, which bears important religious significance, by attending special congregational prayers in mosques.

On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family awakes very early and after the first normal everyday prayer, is required to eat in a small quantity, symbolising the end of Ramadan. After the special prayers, festivities and merriment are commonly observed with visits to the homes of relatives and friends to thank god for all blessings. It is also a day of forgiveness, moral victory, peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity.

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, President Dr Ram Baran Yadav wished peace, happiness and prosperity of Muslims.

President Yadav also praised the role of Muslims for national unity, tolerance and brotherhood, and wished that the festival will encourage all to contribute to national building.

Leaders of various political parties also congratulated the Nepali Muslims and extended warm wishes to them.

Reports said that Muslim communities in Sunsari district have organised special programmes to mark the festival. Similarly, over 10,000 Muslim people displaced by the Koshi deluge last month celebrated Eid at Inaruwa and other places. nepalnews.com Oct 02 08