Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm

Hyderabad, Sept 21 :

Thousands of people thronged mosques all over the state  on Monday to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr before heading off to enjoy elaborate feasts with their near and dear ones. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "charity".

Friends and relatives exchanged greetings 'Eid Mubarak'. On this occasion the  elders in the family  shower  their blessings on the young ones and some of them  even present  them  give 'Idi'(presents) to the children. This  festive  is marked  by  the  preparation of delicacies like 'Seviyan' and 'Shir Korma' a dish prepared with milk and dates on Eid-ul-Fitr day.