Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour

MANGALORE/UDUPI: Muslims in the coastal districts of Karnataka and Kerala celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Sunday with traditional fervour and devotion.
Thousands thronged masjids in the district to offer Eid prayers, which marked the end of the fasting month of Ramzan. The masjid on Light House Hill, Masjidunnoor in Hampankatta, Taqwa Masjid in Pumpwell, Ibrahim Khaleel Masjid near State Bank and Kachi Memon Masjid in Bunder were overcrowded with devotees.
Eid prayers were also held at Central Juma Masjid in Bunder, Salsabeel Masjid in Ullal and Huda Masjid in Thokkottu. Devotees also prayed for communal harmony and welfare of the country on the occasion. They also prayed for the victims of violence in Assam and other parts of the world.
Children dressed in new clothes added colour to the celebration. After the prayers people wished and hugged each other.
Deputy speaker N Yogish Bhat and police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh visited Light House Hilll masjid and exchanged greetings with Muslim brethren. They also expressed gratitude to Muslim leaders for promoting peace and harmony during the festivities.
Mangalore City Police had beefed up security in and around various masjids.