In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with fervour

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time of celebration for the entire Muslim community where families and friends gather in open areas to spot the Moon. Photo by Varun Gupta

A policeman keeps vigil as Muslim devotees offer prayers at Eidgah in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)

Muslims offer prayers at a football ground to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Mumbai. Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/ REUTERS

Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in Howrah on the outskirts of Kolkata. Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/ REUTERS

Muslims attend mass prayers during Eid al-Fitr. Photo by Varun Gupta