Delhi’s Jama Masjid Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari Saturday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 25 as moon was not visible today. He further appealed to people to take precautions and maintain social distancing. “We should stay away from shaking hands and hugging. We should follow government’s guidelines,” Bukhari said.
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One of the most significant festivals that is celebrated by the Muslim community around the world, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, especially the month-long fasting from sunrise to sunset. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid and wish each other a very happy Eid Mubarak. Eid falls on the first day of the month of ‘Shawwal’. On that day Muslims do not need to fast.
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It should be noted that Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and not the Gregorian calendar. For a whole month, Muslims around the world fast, which is called roza, and offer prayers while practising self-discipline. They do charitable acts like feeding the poor and giving them alms. Normally, Eid is a joyous occasion wherein families and friends get together to celebrate the day. Upon the sighting of moon, they wish each other ‘Eid Mubarak’ and exchange hugs and gifts. People wear new clothes and step out. This year, however, because of the pandemic, certain restrictions are in place and Eid will naturally be different.
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It is believed that it was Allah who commanded Muslims to continue fasting till the last day of Ramadan. The same is also mentioned in the Holy book, Quran. They are later supposed to pay the Zakat al-Fitr before offering the prayers for Eid.
The festivities of Eid begin only after the crescent moon is seen. Upon the sighting of moon, they wish each other ‘Eid Mubarak’ and exchange hugs and gifts. However, with the pandemic restrictions in place, Eid festivities may see a different picture.
Bhumi Pednekar extends her heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Eid
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Here is what the ace cricketer tweeted: Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone peace, love & happiness.— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) May 25, 2020
Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad remains closed today.
Actor Sara Ali Khan uploaded a cute picture wishing her followers on Eid. Take a look below.
Much loved across generations, actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a lovely Eid wish for one and all. Take a look!
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Actor Shraddha Kapoor wished her fans by sharing a video. Take a look below:
President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to wish the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish everyone.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes "everyone be healthy and prosperous" on the joyous occasion.Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special occasion further the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. May everyone be healthy and prosperous.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2020
Muslim religious leaders in Rajasthan have appealed to the community to stay home and avoid any religious or social gathering during Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, as the administration deployed additional security personnel to ensure strict compliance to social-distancing norms. While extending greetings to the people on the eve of Eid, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot appealed to the community to follow lockdown norms and maintain social-distancing on the occasion.
"The festival of Eid brings the message of happiness to the Rozedars. Eid teaches us to help people, destitute and needy, and to maintain humanity and brotherhood by eradicating mutual discrimination," Gehlot said. He appealed to the Muslim community to offer Eid prayers at home and follow the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
maintain social-distancing on the occasion. "The festival of Eid brings the message of happiness to the Rozedars. Eid teaches us to help people, destitute and needy, and to maintain humanity and brotherhood by eradicating mutual discrimination," Gehlot said. He appealed to the Muslim community to offer Eid prayers at home and follow the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Gehlot also asked the community members to pray for the end of the pandemic. PTI
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Sunday greeted people of Maharashtra on the eve of Eid-Ul-Fitr and also appealed to them to stay indoors. "Eid Mubarak to all citizens of Maharashtra, especially to Muslim brothers and sisters. The holy month ofRamzanattaches utmost importance of fasting, prayers and charity," he said. The governor said the challenge posed by the coronavirus disease has underscored the importance of charity. "I appeal to the people to celebrate Eid by staying at home and observing all government guidelines. May Eid-Ul-Fitr bring happiness, good health and prosperity to all," he said. PTI
Just about a month after rates of chicken dropped to as low as Rs 40 a kilo, the prices of mutton and chicken have gone up to Rs 750 and Rs 250 per kilo respectively, ahead of Ramzan on Monday. The low supply of meat and poultry that triggered the price rise would mean that meat would be beyond the reach of many Muslim families for the festival.
Meat vendors and livestock traders say that transportation of goats from Rajasthan and MP has been held up while poultry farms have lowered their production following heavy losses during the beginning of the lockdown in April. With livestock mandis in Ranip in Ahmedabad — the biggest in the state — as well as in Surat and the tribal weekly markets closed on account of the pandemic, the supply chain has been broken. Read more here
For 25-year-old Razzak Ansari and 30-year-old Imran Ansari, cousins from Bihar, this year’s Eid is about exhausting long walks, limited food and little deeds of kindness amid an overall persisting struggle to get back home from Gujarat.
The duo is currently onboard a Special Shramik train from Ahmedabad to Katihar, their native place in Bihar, after having been stuck in Gandhinagar for the past two months due to lockdown. The train that left from Ahmedabad around 12 am Sunday has reached Etawah in Uttar Pradesh by 7 pm in the evening and in all probability, the Ansari cousins will have to spend the Eid in transit.
For food, the duo has ‘chura’ (beaten rice) thatthey have been munching since Saturday. They claim that the train staff gave them food once in Ajmer on Sunday morning and then in Etawah by evening, which has become their delicacy this Eid. Read more here
Unlike last year, when all gates of Malerkotla were decked up and lit up markets were bustling with people shopping till late into the night, this year, Eid will be a more sombre occasion in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Though people themselves have refrained from stepping out to shop, they have also been asked by imams to restrict celebrations to indoors. Read more here
Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks. This year, many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims will have to pray at home and make due with video calls.
Some countries, including Turkey, Iraq and Jordan, have imposed round-the-clock holiday curfews. But even where many restrictions have been lifted, celebrations will be subdued because of fears of the pandemic and its economic fallout.
Saudi Arabia, home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, is under a complete lockdown, with residents only permitted to leave their homes to purchase food and medicine.
In Jerusalem, Israeli police said they broke up an illegal demonstration and arrested two people outside the Al-Aqsa mosque, which Muslim authorities have closed for prayers since mid-March and will not reopen until after the holiday. Worshippers who tried to enter the compound scuffled with the police. Al-Aqsa is the third holiest site in Islam and would ordinarily welcome tens of thousands of worshippers during the Eid. The hilltop compound is also the holiest site for Jews, who know it as the Temple Mount. The site has long been a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Iran, which is battling the deadliest outbreak in the Middle East, allowed communal prayers at some mosques but cancelled the annual mass Eid prayers in Tehran led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has reported over 130,000 cases and more than 7,000 deaths.
Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, has reported nearly 22,000 infections and 1,350 fatalities, the most in Southeast Asia. Lockdown orders intended to contain the pandemic mean there will be no congregational prayers at mosques or even open fields, no family reunions, no relatives bearing gifts for children.
In neighboring Muslim-majority Malaysia, businesses have mostly reopened after weeks of lockdown. But mass gatherings are still banned and people are not allowed to travel back to their hometowns for the holiday. Police have turned away more than 5,000 cars and have warned of strict penalties for those who try to sneak home. AP
Prominent Muslim clerics in Delhi said the moon was sighted on Sunday and appealed to people to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri Masjid Mufti Mukarram Ahmed said the moon was sighted and Eid will be celebrated on Monday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.
Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari appealed people to celebrate Eid with simplicity and help poor people and their neighbours during the pandemic crisis. (PTI)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extended greetings to people of the state and the country on the eve of Eid-Ul-Fitr that will be celebrated on Monday.
Kumar said India is a great nation where mutual respect among people of different faiths is exemplary, according to an official statement.
"People observe roza in the holy month of Ramzan. I extend greetings to all the people especially Muslim brothers and sisters on Eid. Eid symbolises brotherhood, love, peace and communal harmony. We all should strive hard to take the society, state and the nation forward, he said.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu greeted people on Sunday on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and appealed to them to follow social distancing norms during celebrations. In his message, Naidu said the festival fortifies the spirit of compassion, charity and generosity in our society.
"It is an occasion for families and communities to come together. However, this year, as India and the world continue to fight the relentless battle against the spread of COVID-19, we are celebrating almost all our traditional festivals at home," he said.
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May the blessings of Allah be with you and your family forever and always. Eid Mubarak!
Tamil Nadu: Markets witness relatively low footfall in Chennai ahead of #EidUlFitr as COVID-19 induced lockdown continues. A shopkeeper in Triplicane area says, "The sheen of Ramzan & Eid is missing this year. Our business is badly hit as sales have gone down". pic.twitter.com/MfDXL3nB7X— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2020
Telangana: Lesser number of people were seen making purchases today in Hyderabad ahead of #Eid festival amid #COVID19 lockdown. Mohammed Anwar Ali,a shop owner says,"There is only 20% sales in the market this year due to the lockdown." pic.twitter.com/1MxGAvurxc— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2020
Delhi: People gather in large numbers at the market near Jama Masjid ahead of #EidUlFitr tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/tOAbjO2ZKj— ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2020
Eid Mubarak to Muslims in the UK and around the world. During Eid al-Fitr, it is important we all continue to #StayAlert so we can control the virus and save lives. pic.twitter.com/wQSmdFzZQX— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) May 24, 2020
On this auspicious occasion, if you are staying away from your loved ones we have collated a few wishes and messages that can be shared to wish them a prosperous and a wonderful Eid. Read here.
Now that we have Eid to celebrate, how are you planning to bring that cheer and joy without stepping out in your best attire and exchanging hugs? Here's a perfect Eid dessert, and also an expression of best out of waste during the lockdown. Read more for its step by step preparation and let the Eid of 2020 be a ‘mubarak’ for all of us. (Photo by Shalini Rajani)
Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently shared a video on how to make rice phirni, and was seen donning an embellished ensemble by Devnaagri. Styled by Sanjana Batra, the look was rounded out with hair neatly done, and a pair of lovely earrings.
Gauhar khan wore yellow for the Eid festivities. 'Festivals r a reason to feel happiness, gratitude n Love for all! Ramadan is almost over!', she said in her post.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee posted a beautiful photo wishing his fans on Eid.
Hina Khan shared beautiful photos of herself on Instagram. She was seen wearing powder blue chikankari suit with delicate white detailing on the neckline which she paired with shit dupatta and a pair of silver hoops.
Nushrat Bharucha posted a picture with a bowl of Sheer Khurma and wrote, “Happy Bohri Eid to all!! From my family to yours”. if you wish to make this dessert and read the recipe here.
In case you are looking for recipes, you can try making Rice Phirni. Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently shared the recipe and the best part is it is made of refined sugar and can be eaten guilt free. Check out the video here.
If you are looking for something different and healthy to try this Eid, here is a dessert recipe comprising the watermelon rind that you can prepare and enjoy with your entire family. Read all about it here.
While we wait to see what actors will wear for Eid ul-Fitr this year, here's a quick recap on what they donned last year. Check out the pictures here.
Meat vendors and livestock traders say that transportation of goats from Rajasthan and MP has been held up while poultry farms have lowered their production following heavy losses during the beginning of the lockdown in April. Read more here.
Carrying a sack full of belongings and a backpack on their shoulders, daily wager Mohammed Sunny and his friend Mohammed Danish are determined to reach home in Bihar's Araria district for Eid, facing all odds stacked up against them. Shahjehanpur native Adesh Singh with his wife and three little children, who left their residence in south Delhi three days ago, are still scrambling to reach home, haggling with taxi drivers, to take them to their home town charging a reasonable fare.
This was among the many scenes of migrants' lives on Friday at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border touching Ghazipur in east Delhi who are struggling to make their way to their native places amid a coronavirus-induced lockdown across the country. "We left home three days ago near Chhatarpur, we have walked and rested by roadsides, people gave us food on the way, so we survived. Now, we just want to reach home, we can't survive in Delhi," Manju Singh, wife of Adesh Singh told PTI as she waited at the UP Gate for a taxi to cross the border on way to her home.
"Eid is a festival of love and hugging your friends and neighbours, but now you cannot even shake hands due to coronavirus" says Old Delhi resident Akram Quereshi, summing up the sombre mood ahead of one of the main festivals of the country.
All the mosques in the city, including Jama Masjid and Fathepuri Masjid, are closed due to the pandemic. Alvida Namaz which is a congregational prayer at mosques in the month of Ramzan was offered by people at their homes on Friday.
The Namaz of Eid is also going to be offered by people indoors instead of visiting mosques and Eidgahs. "People have been requested by us to stay indoors in view of the coronavirus even during Ramzan. They should offer Namaz of Eid at home instead of visiting the mosques," said Shahi Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmed. (PTI)
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country on May 25 as the moon could not be sighted on Saturday, Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Ahmed Shah Bukhari said. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, Bukhari also appealed to people to offer Eid namaz at their homes.
A meeting of Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee, Imarat-e-Sharaiyah-Hind, was held here during the day. After the meeting it was announced that the moon was not sighted in Delhi and there was also no report from any part of the country, a statement from Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said. Maulana Muizuddin, secretary of Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee, declared that the first Shawwal falls on May 25, therefore Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday. Jaimiat Ulema-e-Hind appealed to people to adhere to social distancing and lockdown guidelines of the governments and stay at home to offer Eid namaz.
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has conveyed his wishes on Edi-ul-Fitr. In his message, the Lt Governor urged the people to celebrate this festival, adhering to the guidelines and norms issued by the administration in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
"The festival is one of many examples of India's multi-dimensional culture. May this festival promote and maintain inter-religious understanding and co-existence and instill the spirit of brotherhood, harmony, and amity among the people of all faiths," PTI quoted Murmu as saying.
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 25 as the moon was not visible today, Delhi's Jama Masjid Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari said on Saturday. "It's important that we take precautions&maintain social distancing. We should stay away from shaking hands and hugging. We should follow govt's guidelines," he said.
On this auspicious occasion, if you are staying away from your loved ones we have collated a few wishes and messages that can be shared to wish them a prosperous and a wonderful Eid. Read more here
Light up the festival of Eid with this delicious recipe (Source:Arun Sundararaj, Executive Chef, Taj Mahal, New Delhi)
A traditional Eid recipe, Sheer Khurma is a sweet dish made using vermicelli, milk and dates. So try this special recipe by Arun Sundararaj, Executive Chef, Taj Mahal, New Delhi and add more flavours to this special day!
500 ml - Milk, full cream
50g - Vermicelli (broken into small pieces), roasted1/4 cup - Sugar2 tbsp - Dates, chopped1/4 cup - Raisins1/4 cup - Almonds (cut into pieces), blanched1/4 cup - Pistachios1/4 cup - Ghee1/2 tsp - Saffron1/2 tsp - Chiroli seeds1/2 tsp - Cardamom powderMethodTake a pan and pour ghee in it over medium flame.Add almonds, raisins and pistachios to it. Sauté well.Now in another hot pan with ghee, add vermicelli. Roast well.In another wide pan simmer the milk till it thickens. Add sugar and simmer again.Add the roasted vermicelli and dry fruits along with dates and saffron.Mix well till simmer. Add cardamom powder. Bring to simmer.Serve chilled, garnished with dates.·
'There's the threat of COVID & the purchasing power of people is low now' says the shopkeepers waiting for customers on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Martin Griffiths extends his heartfelt wishes to the people of #Yemen on the occasion of Eid el Fitr. Read more: https://t.co/WAD94W8VX9 pic.twitter.com/FYppXzLfqP— @OSE_Yemen (@OSE_Yemen) May 22, 2020
Ahead of the much-awaited festival, actor Huma Qureshi urges everyone to "bring a little smile on someone's face" this Eid, adding that the celebrations will be different this year.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan greets Keralites all over the world on the occasion of Eid
Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan has greeted Keralites all over the world on the occasion of #EidUlFitr pic.twitter.com/uLbyy3DR1g— Kerala Governor (@KeralaGovernor) May 23, 2020
Chef Vikas Khanna's noble deed has caught the attention of many netizens. Take a look!
View this post on Instagram World’s Largest EID Feast, served 200,000 meals in Mumbai today as a part of #FeedIndia #JaiHo #MyIndia #PowerOfSolidarity #EID2020 @maximus_collabs_A post shared by Vikas Khanna (@vikaskhannagroup) on May 22, 2020 at 9:01am PDT
People in Guwahati to celebrate the festival while following social distancing norms amid lockdown. "We stand with the government in this fight against #COVID19," says a local.
Assam: People in Guwahati say that they will celebrate #EidAlFitr keeping in mind all guidelines & norms, amid 4th phase of #CoronavirusLockdown. A local says,"We will follow social distancing & offer prayers at home. We stand with the govt in this fight against #COVID19." pic.twitter.com/DQhXqdeRiU— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2020
As the world gears up for Eid, here is everything you need to know. Read more here.
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