Members of Muslim community from Dakshina Kannada and other Coastal areas celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with joy and devotion on Wednesday, July 6. Several members of the community were present at various Mosques in the city on Wednesday early morning.

Eid marks the end of Ramzan, when Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk. Just as the month of Ramzan began with sighting of the crescent moon, Eid festivities also begin only after the moon is sighted.

Most parts of India will be celebrating Eid on Thursday, while some factions have celebrated the occasion on Wednesday.

Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer.

After the Eid prayer, Muslims usually scatter to visit various family and friends, give gifts (especially to children) and make phone calls to distant relatives to give well-wishes for the holiday.