Eid Mubarak: Indian Muslims start Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Eid marks the end of Ramzan, when Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk. Just as the month of Ramzan began with sighting of the crescent moon, Eid festivities also begin only after the moon is sighted. So, countries where the moon was seen today are celebrating Eid today (July 6). In India, though, only Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir are celebrating the festival today, while the rest of the country will observe Eid festivities tomorrow. But that doesn't mean that celebrations haven't begun already. Take a look at pictures from across the country of Indians celebrating Eid al-Fitr. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti along with her sister (left) and others offer Eid al-Fitr namaz during Eid celebrations at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on Wednesday. (Source: PTI)

Women taking selfie after Eid prayers in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. (Source: PTI)

Shia Muslims celebrating Eid and special namaz in Lucknow on Wednesday. Sunni Muslims will be celebrating the festival on Thursday.(Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Kids in Lucknow in Eid finery, which usually means new clothes, in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

A kid plays in a park in Lucknow, dressed up in a traditional kurta for Eid. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

A small kid stands in line with adults while offering a special namaz for Eid. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

As mentioned, most of India will be celebrating Eid on Thursday, while some factions have celebrated the occasion today. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Shia Muslims celebrating Eid and special namaz in Lucknow on Wednesday. Sunni Muslims will be celebrating the festival on Thursday.(Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Kids hug and embrace each other on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Part of the Eid prayers include a call for peace and prosperity around the world, which is particularly important given the recent spate of world affairs. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Women Shia Muslim stand together for a special Eid namaz on Wednesday in Lucknow. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Srinagar on July 6, 2016. (Source: Reuters)

Kashmiri Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in Srinagar on July 6, 2016. J&K and Kerala are the two states that are celebrating Eid today. (Source: AP)

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah offering 'Eid-ul-Fitr' namaz during Eid celebrations at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on Wednesday. (source: PTI)

Boys greets each other during Eid celebrations at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on Wednesday. (source: PTI)

Jama Masjid at Bandra lit up at night, on the eve of Eid. Express photo by Aman Deshmukh. 6th July, 2016.

Jama Masjid at Bandra lit up at night, on the eve of Eid. Express photo by Aman Deshmukh. 6th July, 2016.

Jama Masjid at Bandra lit up at night, on the eve of Eid. Express photo by Aman Deshmukh. 6th July, 2016.