Jammu Tawi, March 31 -- Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety across the Jammu and Kashmir on Monday amid tight security arrangements, with a large number of people gathering at different Eidgahs to pray for peace.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the period of fasting, prayer and charity during the holy month of Ramzan, culminating in an occasion for festivities, joy and togetherness.

On the eve of Eid, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah greeted the people on the Union Territory.

On Monday, the largest congregation was held at the eidgah on Residency Road in Jammu, followed by the Mecca Masjid and the Jama Masjid Khatikan Talab, where hundreds of Muslims o...