Kerala Celebrates Eid al-Fitr with Unity and Devotion

Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Kerala with fervor, marked by prayers, community gatherings, and greetings. Political leaders extended warm wishes. The festival, celebrated after Ramadan, emphasizes spiritual growth, self-discipline, and compassion. Calls for unity, equality, and charity were highlighted, promoting a prosperous and inclusive society.

On Friday, Kerala reverberated with the joyous celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, known locally as Cheriya Perunnal. Mosques filled with worshippers attending special prayers, while major cities, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Malappuram, opened Eidgahs for the occasion.

Faithful Muslims, completing a month of fasting and devotion during Ramadan, gathered to exchange greetings and share meals with family and friends. Despite a bustling election season, prominent political figures extended their warm wishes, emphasizing messages of sacrifice, kindness, and charity.

Opposition Leader V D Satheesan remarked on the spiritual purification achieved through fasting, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued heartfelt greetings, and other leaders called for an inclusive, prosperous society. The festival, marked by charity through 'zakat', fostered unity and brotherhood.

(With inputs from agencies.)