In Pictures: Eid celebrations

KATHMANDU: MAY. 3 – Today, the Muslim community across the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr by offering special prayers and receiving blessings from elders, according to the Arabic calendar Hijri Samvat, on the first day of the tenth month (Saubal).

Today, on the first day of the tenth month, one goes to the elder for three days and receives blessings after offering special prayers. Blessings are bestowed on the young during this festival. It is customary to give Sevai, Date Palm, and other sweet foods to visiting relatives.