In Photos: India Gears Up for Eid Celebrations

Eid-ul-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan literally means “festival of breaking of the fast.”

Indian Muslims prepare for shopping on the last Sunday ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Ahmedabad. (Photo: AP)

Eid celebrations in India will start from Wednesday night.

For Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan which literally means “festival of breaking of the fast.”

Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the festival one day head of the rest of India, as did the neighbouring country of Pakistan. Srinagar celebrated Eid with much gusto, despite certain sparks of violence between the people and the security forces.

Indians shop ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Hyderabad, India, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Indians crowd a market by the landmark Charminar, ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Hyderabad, India, on Tuesday 2016.  (Photo: AP)

People busy with Eid shopping in Bhopal. (Photo: IANS)

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti giving Eedi (Eid gift) to a boy during Eid celebrations at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmiri Muslim protesters throw stones on Indian policemen during a protest near an open area where they performed Eid prayers in Srinagar, on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Police in action against protesters during a clash that broke out after Eid prayers in Srinagar on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Security Force (BSF) J S Oberoi (R) exchanging sweets with Pakistan Rangers Wing Commander Bilal (L) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at Indo-Pak Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI) 

A view of decked-up Walled City in Jaipur ahead of Eid on 6 July. (Photo: IANS)

An Indian Muslim arranges food on a table for devotees to break their fast on the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad, India, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Indian Muslim women offer prayer before breaking their fast on the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)