Imphal, 07 July 2016 ( Evening News) : Like in the rest of the world, Muslims today celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious and traditional fervour and enthusiasm in Muslim inhabited areas of Manipur to mark the end of the holy month Ramzan. Muslims in Moijing, in Thoubal District celebrated the festival with religious gaiety. People gathered in large numbers at  Moijing Idiga ground to offer Namaz in the morning. They also performed Kabar Giyarat, a ritual of offering prayers at the grave of their forefathers as a part of the celebration. Speaking at the occasion Secretary of Eidgah Committee Moijing, Md. Abdul Waris wished for unity and peace among the people.

Md. Abdul Waris also expressed his disappointment over the delay in the completion of the work in  Eidgah at Moijing. He appealed to the chief minister to complete it.

12 Bihar Regiment and ANJUMAN, Lilong  jointly celebrated Eid-ul-Fitre at the office of ANJUMAN, located at Lilong Dam. Personnel of the battalion led by Captain Abhishek Kumar and the members of ANJUMAN prepared food and ate it together. Secretary of ANJUMAN, Habibulah Pushamayum wished the people of Manipur for a prosperous and peaceful future from today. He wished that the mistrust and animosity be washed out with the blessings from Allah.

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the country. The faithfuls attired in their best thronged Eidgahs and mosques to offer Eid prayers. Later they exchanged Eid greetings. In Delhi, main congregations were held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid and Shahi Eidgah. Speaking on the occasion, the Imams, who led the prayers appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony and prayed for the progress and prosperity of the country. In Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir,Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated yesterday.