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Eid-al-Fitr 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Shah Rukh Khan And Salman Khan Greet Fans On Eid

Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to bring for you all latest updates regarding Eid which is one of the biggest Islamic holidays.

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Eid-al-Fitr 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Shah Rukh Khan And Salman Khan Greet Fans On Eid

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Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to bring for you all latest updates regarding Eid. Eid-al-Fitr is one of the biggest Islamic holidays. It's also called 'Meethi Eid' because it marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The celebration of Eid-al-Fitr typically takes place during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Hijri (Islamic lunar calendar), immediately after Ramadan. Communal prayer is performed at dawn on the first day of this festival.

Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Date

Muslims in India will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on April 11 (Thursday) as the moon was not sighted on Tuesday, announced Muslim religious leader Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahli. The announcement was made by the Markazi Chand Committee Eidgah Lucknow, confirming the non-sighting of the moon for Eid. Imams of Delhi's Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri mosque also confirmed the same that Eid would be celebrated in India on Thursday, according to news agency PTI.

"The new moon of Shawwal has not occurred on 9th April 2024. Therefore, tomorrow is the 30th Roza and Eid-al-Fitr will be on 11 April 2024. Eid ul Fitr prayers will be held at Idgah Lucknow on 11 April 2024 at 10 am," the notification read.

Eid-al-Fitr 2024: History

Eid-al-Fitr has its origins deeply intertwined with Islamic tradition and is closely linked with the sacred month of Ramadan. Its roots can be traced back to the early days of Islam, when Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina. 

Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Celebrations

After the prayer at mosques, people begin their celebrations by wishing each other 'Eid mubarak. They also visit one another's place, wear new clothes and enjoy a hearty meal with near and dea ones. 

A number of dishes are prepared on this day with sevai being the most prominent sweet dish that defines the festival name, 'Mithi Eid'.

This festival is considered a symbol of brotherhood and peace. Elderly members of the family give gifts or money to the children, calling it Eidi, while food and clothing are donated to the poor.

20:18 PM (IST)  •  11 Apr 2024

Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan Greets His Fans Who Gathered Outside His Residence To Catch A Glimpse Of Him On Eid

19:31 PM (IST)  •  11 Apr 2024

Shah Rukh Khan Greets His Fans On Eid From Mannat In His Signature Style

SRK greeted his fans who were waiting eagerly outside Mannat to catch a glimpse of him. He came out on his balcony at 6:30 in the evening and extended Eid greetings to everyone present. SRK, in his signature style, finally opened his arms and showered kisses, delighting the crowd.

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18:18 PM (IST)  •  11 Apr 2024

Aamir Khan And His Sons Junaid, Azad Greet Paparazzi On Eid, Distribute Sweets

Actor Aamir Khan is celebrating Eid with his mother and kids Junaid and Azad. Aamir and his sons on Thursday greeted paparazzi outside their house.

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18:16 PM (IST)  •  11 Apr 2024

Adnan Sami, Urmila Matondkar, Mahesh Babu, Hrithik Roshan And Others Also Added To The Long List

Singer-musician Adnan Sami shared a video of him playing the piano and wrote: "TERI KASAM (Acoustic Piano)… Jamming at Home!! EID MUBARAK!"

Mahesh Babu said: "Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating across the globe. Peace and love!"

Hrithik Roshan wished all the "beautiful people" and said: "Eid Mubarak beautiful people! May today bring you the joy of peace and togetherness."

In addition to them, Urmila Matondkar said: "Eid Mubarak. May blessings of #Eid bring peace, happiness and prosperity!! #EidUlFitr #Eidmubarak2024." while Sonakshi Sinha shared a series of pictures with the caption: "Eid Mubarakkkk".

 
 
 
 
 
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18:10 PM (IST)  •  11 Apr 2024

Dharmendra, Jr. NTR, Huma Qureshi, Abhishek Bachchan And Others Wish Their Fans On The Occasion Of Eid

Bollywood’s veteran star Dharmendra shared a monochrome picture with Dilip Kumar and wrote: 'Eid Mubarak.'

Jr. NTR hoped for joy, peace, and prosperity for others and wrote, "Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and prosperity."

Huma Qureshi shared a picture with the caption: "Eid Mubarak"

Anupam Kher tweeted: "Wishing all #Eid_Mubarak! Love, peace and prosperity!"

Suniel Shetty urged everyone to cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness and tweeted, "On this auspicious day, let's cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness and spread gratitude. Wishing you all happiness and prosperity! EidMubarak.", while Abhishek Bachchan and Papon also added their wishes.

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