Muslim brethren celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with fervent and joy; ends Ramadan fast

Muslims across the state gathered at the Holy Masjid on Thursday to offer namaz on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.
Eid al-Fitr is a celebration which marks the end of Ramadan as Goa celebrates the festival on April 11th. Muslims will not only celebrate the end of fasting but will also thank Allah for the help and strength they were given throughout Ramadan. On Eid day, Muslims wake up early and go to a special prayer at a nearby mosque. After the prayer, they hug and greet each other by saying “Eid Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Eid.”
According to Muslim tradition, Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad.According to certain traditions, these festivals were initiated in Medina after the migration of Muhammad from Mecca. Anas, a well-known companion of the Islamic prophet, narrated that, when Muhammad arrived in Medina, he found people celebrating two specific days in which they entertained themselves with recreation. At this, Muhammad remarked that God had fixed two mandatory days of festivity: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon. The night on which the moon is sighted is celebrated as Chand Raat. If the moon is not observed immediately after the 29th day of the previous lunar month (either because clouds block its view or because the western sky is still too bright when the moon sets), then the holiday is celebrated the following dayEid al-Fitr is celebrated for one to three days, depending on the country. It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid, and a specific prayer is nominated for this day.As an obligatory act of charity, money is paid to the poor and the needy (Zakat-ul-fitr) before performing the ‘Eid prayer