Report and pics from Jessie Rodrigues
Daijiworld News Network - Bangalore (MB)
Bangalore, Oct 24: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in Bangalore in a grand scale.
Prayers were offered in "Qudus Saheb Idgah", one of the largest mosques in Bangalore, located on Millers Road, at 9.30am. The faithful gathered in large numbers for prayers.
The celebrations continued in "Hajee Sir Ismail Sait Masjid" situated on Masque Road, Richards Town and also in "Madeena Masjid" on North Road, Cooke town and in several other mosques.
Muslim brethren were seen sharing their joy, greeting one another by saying "Eid Mubarak" with joyful feelings, and extending their love and affection.
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