Assam: Eid celebrated across Hojai District with pomp and gaiety

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HOJAI: Along with the rest of the world, Eid-ul-Fitr, was celebrated across Hojai District with solemnity today. Notably, Eid-ul- Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan and ushers in the month of Shawwal. Thousands of Muslims joined the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr at Hojai Eidgah Maidan, Nilbagan Eidgah Maidan, Daboka Eidgah Maidan, Udali, Jugijaan, Murajhar, Gopal Nagar, Kapasbari, Lanka, and Lumding. For Muslims, Eid Ul-Fitr is not only the signal of breaking the fast, but it also signifies the attainment of communication with the divine spirit and religious virtue, characterized by sacrifice, self-discipline and acts of charity. Many Muslims attended prayers and listened to Khutba or sermons on the first day of the month of Shawwal, in every corner of the district. There has been a belief that if a Muslim has not given Zakat al-Fitr during Ramadan, he or she can give this on Eid-ul-Fitr. Zakat al-Fitr is a form of charity consisting of a quantity of food, such as rich, barley, dates, raisins or wheat flour, or its monetary equivalent given to the poor. Many Muslims also prepare festive meals to share, wear new clothes, visit relatives, and give gifts or chocolates to children. Markets were thronged with children enjoying the festivity by purchasing varieties of food and sports items.

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