In Pics: Amid COVID-19 surge, preparation for festivities commence ahead of Eid ul-Fitr across Asia

In Pics: Amid COVID-19 surge, preparation for festivities commence ahead of Eid ul-Fitr across Asia

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 05:23 PM IST
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In this photo taken on May 9, 2021 a woman shops for shoes at a market amid concerns over the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat, ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | AFP Photo

The holy month of Ramadan is all set to conclude Ramadan with the joyous Eid ul-Fitr. This is the second consecutive year when Eid will be celebrated minimally across various countries due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

According to the Shahi Imam, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 13-14 this year. The exact date of the festival depends on the sighting of the Ramzan Moon. Muslims across the globe are already in a celebratory mood as they have begun preparing for the festivities.

In this photo taken on May 9, 2021 a woman shops for shoes at a market amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat, ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

In this photo taken on May 9, 2021 a woman shops for shoes at a market amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat, ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | AFP Photo

In this photo taken on May 9, 2021 a woman shops for clothes at a market amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat, ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

In this photo taken on May 9, 2021 a woman shops for clothes at a market amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat, ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | AFP Photo

Beauticians attend customers at a beauty salon during the holy month of Ramadan ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr festivities amid the Coronavirus pandemic in Islamabad on May 10, 2021.

Beauticians attend customers at a beauty salon during the holy month of Ramadan ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr festivities amid the Coronavirus pandemic in Islamabad on May 10, 2021. | AFP Photo

A beautician attends a customer at a beauty salon during the holy month of Ramadan ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festivities amid the Coronavirus pandemic in Islamabad on May 10, 2021.

A beautician attends a customer at a beauty salon during the holy month of Ramadan ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festivities amid the Coronavirus pandemic in Islamabad on May 10, 2021. | AFP Photo

A vendor wearing a face mask and motorcycle helmet stands amongst a crowd of people visiting a fresh food market, busy for the Eid ul-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus in Pattani on May 11, 2021.

A vendor wearing a face mask and motorcycle helmet stands amongst a crowd of people visiting a fresh food market, busy for the Eid ul-Fitr festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus in Pattani on May 11, 2021. | AFP Photo

Women purchase Sewaiyan ahead of Eid festival during the lockdown, at a market in Mathura on Tuesday.

Women purchase Sewaiyan ahead of Eid festival during the lockdown, at a market in Mathura on Tuesday. | ANI

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