Following a month of fasting during Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated across the State, marking the conclusion of the holy month with festive cheer and joy.
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OFFERING NAMAZ
This is central to the Eid celebrations, with Muslims coming together at mosques to offer namaz (which means 'prayers').
Goa| Eid|Eid-al-Fitr| Festival| Ramadan| Namaz | Photo: Gomantak Times
WARM WISHES
Exchanging the greeting, "Eid Mubarak", is followed by heartfelt hugs among friends and family.
Goa| Eid|Eid-al-Fitr| Festival| Ramadan | Photo: Gomantak Times
TRADITION OF EIDI
This is also the time when we see the tradition of Eidi -- gifts given by adults to children during the Eid celebrations, encouraging the custom of giving from an early age.
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CULINARY DELIGHTS
A festive feast is prepared in homes, with the fragrant and flavourful biryani and the sweet delicacy of Sheer Khurma taking center stage.
Goa| Eid|Eid-al-Fitr| Festival| Ramadan| Biryani | Photo: Gomantak Times
STRENGTHENING BONDS
In Goa, no festival is complete without friends visiting each other, promoting a sense of community and bringing happiness.
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EID GREETINGS
Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, also wished the Muslim brethren on the occasion of Eid.
Goa| Eid|Eid-al-Fitr| Festival| Ramadan | Photo: Gomantak Times