Lucknow, March 31 -- The festival of Eid ul Fitr was celebrated with fervour and gaiety across Uttar Pradesh, including the capital Lucknow, amid tight security arrangements on Monday.
On this occasion, prayers were offered for the progress and peace of the country in all the major mosques and Eidgahs. In Lucknow, Eid prayers were offered at 10 AM in Aishbagh Eidgah, while thousands of people offered Eid prayers at 11 AM in Asifi Masjid Bada Imambara and at 9 AM in Teele Wali Masjid.
Women also offered prayers at Aishbagh Eidgah. Special arrangements were made on this occasion. The police administration was in alert mode regarding Eid and Navratri. The police had made special arrangements to ensure that Eid prayers were conducted safely. ...