Telangana: Eid al Fitr being celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour across the state

Eid al Fitr is being celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour across Telangana on Saturday. Special prayers have been organised at all Eidgahs and mosques. The largest gathering was witnessed at the Eidgah Mir Alam where about 2 lakh people congregated for the special prayers.

Huge gatherings were also witnessed at the Mecca Masjid, Eidgah Madannapet, Masab Tank Hockey Grounds, Eidgah at First Lancer among others.

Dressed in festive attire elders and children gathered at the Eidgahs and mosques since early hours of the day to attend the prayers. After the prayers they greeted each other and extended their wishes.

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao participated in Eid celebrations at Home Minister Mohamood Ali’s residence along with Ministers and Public representatives.

Several Ministers took part in the special prayers held at different Eidgahs. A festive atmosphere prevailed in Hyderabad as families headed to meet their relatives and well-wishers to extend the Eid greetings. At houses, guests are treated with the ‘sheerkurma’ and ‘biryani’.