Muslims today flocked to mosques and eidgahs across the city to offer special prayers and took part in feasts with family and friends as they celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting.
People in their festive best turned up for special prayers at major mosques in the city, including historic Jama Masjid, Fathepuri Masjid and Hazrat Nizamuddin, as well as eidgahs in the city.
Soon after the 'namaz', people hugged each other and the mosques reverberated with greetings of "Eid Mubarak".
The narrow lanes near Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk were filled with the aroma of kebabs and bustled with revellers who were busy buying sweets and savouries to welcome friends and relatives.
Ecstatic children, who were gifted 'Eidee' money by parents and elders, were at the forefront of the festivities, buying toys and other items from shops around the mosques.
Markets in the city have been decked up on the occasion as people bought new clothes, cosmetics, raw meat, and dry fruits among other stuff to mark the day.
People also gave alms to the needy who had gathered around the mosques and eidgahs.
Extensive security arrangements were in place across the country, especially where large congregations took place. Heavy police force were deployed around religious places to manage the crowd and ensure safety and security of devotees.
Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
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