Special prayers mark Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Dindigul, Theni, and Ramanathapuram districts with prayers, greetings, charity, and togetherness.

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long fasting during the month of Ramadan, was celebrated in Dindigul, Theni and Ramanathpuram districts on Monday. Muslims offered special prayers for world peace and prosperity.

They greeted each other and helped the needy people on the occasion. In Dindigul district, special prayers were held at Begumpur Mosque in Dindigul. Muslims who had gathered in large numbers wished each other. They exchanged food, sweets and gifts with friends and relatives. They also distributed essential commodities and food to the needy people. Special prayers were also held in the mosques across the district.

Similarly, special prayers were held in Uthamapalayam in Theni district. Prayers were also held in the mosques across the district for world peace and prosperity.

In Ramanathapuram district, special prayers were held in Idgah grounds at Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi, Mandapam, R.S. Mangalam, Keelakarai and other places.

People gathered in large numbers at the Idgah grounds to offer special prayers and share greetings. Later, they invited friends and relatives and also visited them and exchanged sweets and food.

The people said that the spirit of the festival was charity. People identified the needy people and provided them essential commodities, food and clothes so that they also celebrated with their family members.

Charity was a significant part of the festival, they said, adding that the festival was all about togetherness and helping the needy.