Moon sighted; Id-ul-Fitr on Saturday

Hyderabad: Id-ul-Fitr will be celebrated all over on Saturday. This was announced by the moon sighting committee on Friday, after it confirmed the sighting of the moon.

“Ramzan always brings joy, happiness and tranquility in our lives. It has been the most blessed and beautiful month. Hoping and wishing for the best of health, happiness, joy and peace.” Faheem Sultana, corporate employee

While people began greeting each other, messaging apps were flooded with ‘Id Mubarak’ messages. A festive atmosphere prevailed across the city, especially around Mecca Masjid and Charminar, the centre for Id shopping.

The conclusion of the month of fasting and prayer of Ramzan marks the commencement of Shawwal on Saturday.

The committee of Sadar Majlis Ulema-e-Deccan, comprising Moulana Mufti Khaleel Ahmed, rector Jamia Nizamia and other religious heads, said, “At least two people should see the moon and declare it under oath before the celebrations are announced.”

Id is celebration time after a month’s fasting. Id is that time of the year when we all relatives and elders meet for lunch and dinner and celebrate being together.” Dr Rabia Mirza

The committee chief said that the crescent moon was sighted in Bhadrachalam, Nellore, Osmanabad, Ranchi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Meanwhile, Jummat-ul-vida, which is the last Friday during the holy month, saw the devout out in full strength at all mosques offering Zohar prayers.