Eid was celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm across Madhya Pradesh on Monday as people thronged Idgahs and mosques to offer prayers.
People hugged and exchanged greetings with friends and family and wished for peace in the country and state.
Filled with enthusiasm and excitement, Muslims started gathering at the Taj-ul-Masajid in the state capital since early morning for prayers. Members of the Hindu community greeted Muslims on Eid.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Governor Om Prakash Kohli greeted the people on the occasion of Eid and wished for everyone's progress.
Thousands offered Eid prayers at a mosque in Chhoti Gwaltoli in Indore and prayed for peace and prosperity in the country. They embraced each other on the occasion. Children in particular were full of enthusiasm.
The festival was celebrated in other parts of the state, including Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, Burhanpur, and Ujjain.
Strong security arrangements have been made across the state on the occasion.
Governor OP Kohli, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other state ministers greeted people on the occasion. Chouhan reached out and met Muslim brethren in Sheopur District this morning.
Festival of Eid was celebrated with happiness in other parts of the state Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, Buhanpur, Ujjain and others.
Adequate security arrangements were made for celebrating festival with safety and security.
Children await the festival with eagerness as apart from delicious sweets they provide children with Eidi (gift in the form of money) from elders.
People from Sikh community were witnessed showering flowers at Muslim brethren who offered prayers at Taj-ul-Masajid.