Ed-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country on Tuesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and hoped that the festival strengthens the bond of peace, unity and brotherhood in the country.

The announcement came following a meeting of Qadeem Royat Hilal Committee headed by Maulana Mufti Mohammed Mukkaram, Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri Masjid on Monday.

“The Eid moon has been sighted today. The Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across the country tomorrow,” Maulana Mufti Mohammed Mukkaram said.

Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.

“Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this auspicious day strengthen the bond of peace, unity & brotherhood across our Nation,” the Prime Minister said in his message.

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country.

Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.