Muslims in Kerala celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr today

Thiruvananthapuram: Rain clouds and sporadic rains yesterday portended a gloomier weather for today.

But it is bright outside with fewer clouds across Kerala and Muslims in Kerala are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.

Eid-ul-Fitr comes with the sighting of the crescent moon as per the Muslim lunar calender.

Looming cloudy sky did not show the crescent moon in Kerala on Sunday, hence the great day falls on Tuesday.

Muezzins' call for prayer envelop the sky, as the day marks 30 days of holy fasting during the month of Ramadan.

The young and the old throng in mosques for special prayers.

Harking back to good old tradition, people wear newer clothes for the day and children are rollicking with mirth as women flaunt beautiful Mehendi designs.

The elation stems from the fact that there are no covid curbs.

The celebrations were very low-key for the past two years after covid threw social life in disarray.

After the prayers and sumptuous food visiting relatives and friends is a must for the day, in order to savour the best moments together wishing joy and peace each other.