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Palestinians in Gaza mark Eid-ul-Fitr with dwindling food, no end to war

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate on Sunday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and no end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war. Many held prayers outside demolished mosques on the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It's supposed to be a joyous occasion, when families gather for feasts and purchase new clothes for children but most of Gaza's 2 million Palestinians are just trying to survive. It's the Eid of Sadness, Adel al-Shaer said after attending outdoor prayers in the central town of Deir al-Balah. We lost our loved ones, our children, our lives, and our futures. We lost our students, our schools, and our institutions. We lost everything. Twenty members of his extended family have been killed in Israeli strikes, including four young nephews just a few days ago, he said as he broke into tears. Israel ended the ceasefire with Hamas and resumed the war earlier this month w

Fasting month ends, Eid Ul Fitr to be celebrated across Gulf on Sunday

Eid Ul Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting and holy month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in most of the Gulf countries on Sunday. The holy month of Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when the crescent moon is sighted. Taking the lead, Saudi Arabia declared that Sunday will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr after observers spotted the Shawwal crescent earlier on Saturday evening. Similarly, the Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday evening that the crescent moon was sighted and Sunday will be the first day of Eid in Qatar. The United Arab Emirates' Moon Sighting Committee also announced Sunday as the first day of Eid. Most Gulf countries are likely to follow the confirmation with their own announcements.

US warns of possible attacks in Syria during Eid, issues travel warning

The US warned of an increased possibility of attacks in Syria during the Eid el-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Eid could begin in Syria on Sunday depending on the sighting of the new moon. Syrian authorities said they have detained several militant cells over the past weeks that were allegedly planning to carry out attacks in parts of the country. Since insurgent groups led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) removed President Bashar Assad from power in early December, the security situation has remained tense. The US State Department said in a travel warning that possible attacks could target embassies, international organisations and Syrian public institutions in the capital, Damascus. The Islamic State group, which was largely defeated in Syria in 2019, still has sleeper cells that have claimed responsibility for attacks, mainly in the northeast that is controlled by US-backed Kurdish-led fighters.

Passport, DL revocation possible for roadside Eid prayers in Meerut: Police

Reacting to the police warning, Union minister and RLD chief Jayant Singh posted on X, 'Policing towards Orwellian 1984!'

Gautam Buddha Nagar police enforces Section 163 for Eid, Alvida Jumma

Section 163 is implemented to tighten security during festivals to avoid any disruption and maintain law and order during the festivities

Delhi govt to celebrate Hindu new year with Falahar party during Navratri

In a first, the Delhi Government has announced grand celebrations for the Hindu new year 'Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Nav Samvatsar' with a series of cultural and religious events, including a large-scale 'Falahar Party' during Navratri. The celebrations will begin on March 30 with an event at the Delhi Assembly, where the entire building will be illuminated with lamps, reminiscent of Diwali. The event, presided over by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, will have Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as the chief guest, with Minister of Art and Culture Kapil Mishra in attendance. Several ministers and legislators are also expected to participate. The evening will feature a musical performance by renowned singer Kailash Kher and his Kailasa band. As the occasion coincides with the first day of Navratri, the government has planned a Falahar (fruit-based meal) programme for attendees who observe fasting. Additionally, the Delhi government will organise multiple 'Falahar' events across the cit

Eid-ul-Fitr not a gazetted holiday in Haryana on March 31: Here's why

The Haryana government has declared that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed as a restricted holiday instead of a gazetted holiday in the state

Friday namaz on roads, rooftops prohibited for safety: Sambhal Police

There is no restriction on offering namaz in the traditional manner but gathering in large numbers on rooftops has been prohibited to prevent accidents, Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shreesh Chandra said on Thursday. Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh continues to remain tense since November 24 last year when violence erupted in the city's Kot Garvi locality during a survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid. The incident led to the death of four people due to gunfire while several people including police personnel sustained injuries. Speaking to reporters about the preparations for 'Alvida' (last Friday of Ramzan) prayers, ASP Chandra said adequate police deployment has been planned under the sector and zone system to ensure peaceful observance. He said during a peace committee meeting, some people inquired whether namaz could be offered on rooftops. It was clarified to them that crowds on rooftops could lead to accidents and hence, such gatherings were discouraged and ...

Eid 2025: When is Eid-ul-Fitr in India, March 31 or April 1? Know more

Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays for Muslims. Celebrated after Ramadan, the holy month, the sighting of the crescent moon determines the precise date of the festival

Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2024: 50 best wishes, messages, and quotes to share

Eid-ul-Adha is a very auspicious festival celebrated across the world by Muslims on the 10th of Dhu-al-Hijjah of the Islamic calendar. Here are the 50 best wishes, messages and quotes

Global trends to drive markets in holiday-shortened week, say analysts

With the absence of any major immediate domestic trigger in sight, investors would focus on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also guide the market. "This week is a truncated one with no major triggers expected. However, we anticipate sector-specific movements amid budget-related buzz. Key factors to watch will be progress of monsoon and institutional flows," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. On the global front, data from China, movement in the dollar index, and US bond yields will be crucial, he added. Equity markets will remain closed on Monday on account of Bakri Id. "This week, shortened by a holiday on Monday, will see participants looking to global markets, particularly the US, for cues in the absence of major events," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Last week,

200 people booked for allegedly causing traffic congestion on Eid in Meerut

Two hundred people were booked for allegedly causing traffic congestion by offering Namaz on a road here, police said on Saturday. The crowd moved to the road to offer Eid Namaz as the space inside the nearby mosque was filled. They allegedly had an altercation with the police when they prevented them from offering Namaz on the road, police said. The sub-inspector of the Railway Road police station filed a complaint on Friday alleging that over 100 to 200 people offered Eid Namaz on Thursday on the road which led to severe traffic congestion, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rohit Singh Sajwan said. Based on the complaint police have lodged an FIR under sections 143 (unlawful assembly), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of duty) and 341 (wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code, Sajwan said. "The FIR has been lodged against unidentified persons. Our teams are making efforts to identify the accused w

Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, and Bobby Deol join Sohail Khan's Eid party

Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol and many others appeared at Sohail Khan's Eid party. Salman Khan donned multi-colour pants for the celebration

India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasts marking end of holy month

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan. In the national capital, a huge congregation gathered for the morning prayers at the 17th-century Jama Masjid in the walled city and exchanged greetings and embraces. Markets around Jama Masjid, including Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazar and Dariba Kalan, wore a festive look and saw brisk shopping for the festival. "The message of Islam is that people of all religions should live together with love and affection. This is the 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb'. There is no religion bigger than humanity," said Mohammad Gufran Afridi, a local resident, after offering prayers at the Jama Masjid. After the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasts, people made a beeline for eateries and restaurants selling lip-smacking dishes and also visited their neighbours, friends and relatives and shared sweet milk-based desserts like 'sewai' and ...

Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations: Muslims offer prayers at mosques across Delhi

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across the national capital offered prayers at mosques and Eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan. A huge congregation gathered for the morning prayers at the 17th-century Jama Masjid in the walled city and exchanged greetings and embraces. Markets around Jama Masjid, including Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazar and Dariba Kalan, wore a festive look and saw brisk shopping for the festival. "The message of Islam is that people of all religions should live together with love and affection. This is the 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb'. There is no religion bigger than humanity," said Mohammad Gufran Afridi, a local resident, after offering prayers at the Jama Masjid. After the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasts, people made a beeline for eateries and restaurants selling lip-smacking dishes and also visited their neighbours, friends and relatives and shared sweet milk-based desserts like 'sewai' and 'kheer'. Eid

Let's spread love, kindness: Prez Murmu greets citizens on eve of Eid

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, and said this festival motivates all to lead a peaceful life and work for the prosperity of the society. This festival marks the culmination of the period of fasting and prayer during the holy month of Ramzan and gives us the message of love and brotherhood, she said. "This festival promotes unity, forgiveness and charity. Eid is the occasion to help the poor and deprived people and share our happiness with them. This festival motivates us to lead a peaceful life and work for prosperity of the society," Murmu said. She said, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, "let us spread the feelings of love, kindness and compassion.

Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Everything you need to know about Shawwal moon sighting

Muslims in large parts of India will fast for another day as the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday. This implies Eid festivities in the major Indian parts will be conducted on Thursday, April 1

Eid bank holiday April 2024: Banks to remain shut in these states

Eid bank holiday April 2024: Banks will remain closed in several states due to Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 on April 10 and 11. Here's all you need to know

Eid-Ul-Fitr: Wishes, messages, quotes and social media status for sharing

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan days. This year, India may observe Eid-al-Fitr on 11 April 2024 while different nations like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and more will mark it on 10 April 2024

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Here are the 20 best wishes, messages, and quotes

Eid-ul-Fitr is an auspicious festival for Muslims worldwide who celebrate it with immense enthusiasm. This festival marks the end of Ramadan month. Here are the 20 best wishes, messages and quotes