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Eid celebrated across Punjab, Haryana

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Aug 09 2013 | 6:08 PM IST
Muslims across Punjab and Haryana today celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr marking the culmination of holy fasting month of Ramzan, by offering prayers in mosques, and visiting friends and relatives.
The occasion was observed with fervour and grace across the two states including Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Malerkotla, Ambala, Panipat, Mewat and Gurgaon.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal greeted the people from the community, saying that "the festival symbolises brotherhood, compassion and also reflects the true spirit of our composite culture."
Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and Punjab Congress chief Pratap Singh Bajwa also greeted the people of Punjab, especially the Muslim brethren on the occasion.

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First Published: Aug 09 2013 | 6:08 PM IST

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