Along with other parts of country, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with pomp and gaiety in various parts of Udalguri specifically in Tangla, Kalaigaon, Panery, Dimakuchi as muslim men and children dressed in ethnic best thronged Eidgahs for special prayers to mark the culmination of the fasting holy month of Ramzan on Saturday.
A considerable congregation of Muslims participated in the special prayers held in the Bara Masjid Idgah Maidan in Tangla led by Maulana Mohammed Samaun Ahmed Noori.
While Maulana Rezakul Islam, led the prayers held in Banseria Eidgah Maidan on the outskirts of Tangla town.
Sermons were delivered on the uniqueness of Ramzan fasting and for the people to work for community.
Children were in festive mood, dressed in colorful attires. The highlight of Ramzan Eid is the special poor rate (Fitra) being given to the poor.
This charity is given on the day of Eid to enable the underprivileged to participate in the celebrations. Muslims before attending the prayers distributed the poor rate.
Members of other communities also offered greetings to their Muslim friends outside eidgahs and visited households for feasting.