New Delhi: Eid al-Fitr is one of the most celebrated holidays for the world's 1.5 billion Muslims and traditionally a time for family and festivities. Also celebrated as Choti Eid, people on this day pay respect to Allah for providing strength and endurance during the month-long fasting rituals. During Ramadan, the faithful refrain from eating, drinking, smoking or sexual activity from dawn to dusk is practiced among the Islamic communities.

To mark the celebrations, lakhs of Muslims throng mosques and eidgahs across the world to offer prayers. In several households, a feast is prepared as members of the family gather to partake in it and children are often given gifts or a special allowance on Eid-ul-Fitr. People also exchange greetings by saying “Eid Mubarak”, which means “have a blessed Eid”.

With the outbreak of contagious Coronavirus, all the religious places are forced to remain shut in order to avoid social gatherings. Owing to the lockdown, Eid celebrations this years are likely to be different as Muslims won’t be able to visit Mosques or celebrate the day in large gatherings.  However, you can wish your near and dear ones on Eid-ul-Fitr on social media or personal messages.

Here are some greetings, wishes, messages to share with your loved ones:

- May Allah bring you joy, happiness, peace and prosperity on this blessed occasion. Wishing you and your family on this happy occasion of Eid! Eid Mubarak! (Pinterest)

- I wish you all a very happy and peaceful EID. May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgression and ease the suffering of all the people around the globe (Pinterest)

- May the guidance and blessings of Allah be with you and your family on this happy occasion of Eid! Eid Mubarak! (Pinterest)

- May the Noor of the Quran fill out hearts and souls, bringing harmony in our lives and and unte the Ummah. Ammen! Ramadan Mubarak! (Pinterest)

- May Allah keep you away from harm and troubles. As you fast and pray on Ramadan, may all your sin be forgiven and may you be blessed with peaceful life for each day ahead. Ramadan Mubarak! (Pinterest)