Kozhikode: Muslims across Kerala are celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, also known as Eid-ul-Fitr today. Religious leaders called Khasis made the announce of the festival after sighting the crescent moon at Ponnani in Malappuram on Sunday. Eid-al-Fitr marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Addressing the media in Malappura, on Sunday, IUML leader Panakkad Shihab Ali Thangal announced that the Muslim community in Kerala will celebrate the festival after fasting month of Ramzan.

In Kozhikode, believers will gather for Eid prayers at the Eidgah on the beach on occassion of Eid.

Markets, especially in the Malabar region of the state witnessed a heavy rush as people prepare for Eid celebrations.

Apart from Kerala, Eid is celebrated in all states of India on Monday. Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that the moon was sighted at several places.

Describing Eid as a festival of brotherhood and harmony, Ahmad said, "On this occasion, we pray that brotherhood and harmony in the country continues to prosper and is strengthened with love."

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