Muslims celebrating Eid today

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr.11: Muslims all over the country are all set to celebrate the Eid-ul–Fitr (Eid) by exchanging greetings and best wishes and relishing best delicacies on Thursday. The government has declared a public holiday on Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid), a major festival celebrated by the Muslim community.

The festival marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting which formally concluded on Thursday.

All Muslims begin the celebrations early in the morning after bathing, washing, and wearing fine clothes. After the morning prayers and Namaj reading, they prepare and enjoy special delicacies and exchange words of greetings with relatives, friends and well-wishers. Senior members give out gifts and blessings to their juniors. The celebrations continue for a few days.