The city of Nawabs and pearls celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers, feasting and togetherness.
Thousands of Muslims gathered at mosques all over the city. The centrepiece was the historic Eidgah Mir Alam.
Dressed in their finest Muslims greeted each other.
Religious leaders appeal to the Muslims to not fall prey to rumours. Maintain peace and calm wherever you are.
Eid, celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, marks the end of the period of fasting during the holy month of Ramzan. Eid is an Arabic word meaning “festivity”, while Fitr means “charity”.
The days leading up to Eid have been full of shopping for clothes, utensils and dry fruits. And Eid itself promised to be one long party.
For children, an inherent part of the much-awaited festival is earning ‘Eidi’ – a token of love from elders, usually money.
Hyderabad Police have made elaborate security arrangements – apart from diverting traffic at various places, particularly near Eidgah.