Prayers being offered at the Jama Masjid in Delhi on Eid-ul-Fitr
With the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims across the national capital celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal on Saturday.
All male members of the community and children offered morning prayers at nearby mosques and idgahs, after which they embraced each other and exchanged greetings.
"On this day (which comes after a month of fasting) we pay obeisance to the almighty and thank him for his blessings. People come together and celebrate the festival with love and unity," Shahi Imam of the 17th-century Fatehpuri mosque, Maulana Mufti Mukarram Ahmad, told IANS.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion and said the festival epitomised brotherhood in society.
"May this festival strengthen bonds of unity and peace in our nation and may everyone be blessed with prosperity and good health," he added.
Little kids hug each other to mark the festival of Eid
"After the prayers, it is a social occasion where you spend time with your family. Also, as per tradition, the head of the family gives alms to the poor," said Faraz Ahmad, a resident of south Delhi's Gulmohar Park area.
"The festival continues for around three days. We meet all our relatives and friends and also exchange sweets, especially seviyan (sweet vermicelli) and kheer (sweet rice pudding)," said Danish Aslam, a resident of Daryaganj.
Mr Aslam added that non-vegetarian food like kebabs, biryani and korma is also prepared.
Muslims offer prayers on Eid at Jama Masjid in New Delhi
Muslims account for over 11 percent of the nearly 17 million population of Delhi.