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Markets across several cities remained crowded late into the night as people completed Bakrid shopping for clothes, food, and festive essentials.

Special prayers for peace, good health, and prosperity were offered during Eid gatherings held in mosques and Eidgahs nationwide.

Families, neighbours, and local communities came together to celebrate Eid with prayers, charity, and festive meals across the country.

Police teams continued patrolling crowded areas and religious places to maintain law and order during Bakrid celebrations.

Many local markets and shopping areas remained open late as people continued last-minute shopping for Eid essentials and gifts.

Mosques in several states arranged drinking water, medical support, and separate entry points to ensure smooth Eid prayer gatherings.

Children joined family visits, festive meals, and Eid gatherings while dressed in colourful traditional outfits during Bakrid celebrations.

Several charitable groups and local organisations organised food distribution drives for underprivileged families during Bakrid celebrations.

Sweet shops and bakeries in many cities witnessed heavy footfall as people purchased desserts and festive treats for Eid celebrations.

After offering Eid prayers, worshippers greeted each other with hugs and Eid Mubarak wishes outside mosques and Eidgahs.

Local volunteers and mosque committees are assisting police officials in handling crowds and guiding worshippers at major Eid prayer locations.

Transport authorities have increased monitoring at railway stations, metro stations, and bus terminals due to higher passenger movement during Bakrid.

Civic authorities in many cities have deployed additional sanitation workers around mosques and Eidgahs to manage crowds and cleanliness during celebrations.

Religious leaders have urged people to celebrate Eid peacefully and maintain harmony during Bakrid gatherings and prayers.

Homes across several cities are busy preparing traditional Eid dishes as families gather together to celebrate Bakrid with food and prayers.

People started arriving at Eidgahs and mosques early in the morning to offer Bakrid prayers as festive celebrations began across the country.

Shopping areas, bakeries, markets, and transport hubs are witnessing heavy crowds as Eid celebrations continue across India.

Islamic scholars and clerics are sharing messages focused on peace, kindness, sacrifice, and social harmony during Eid sermons.