Muslims celebrate Eid in Assam, northeast

GUWAHATI - Muslims in Assam and other northeastern states Saturday celebrated Eid amid heavy rains in most part of the region.

In Assam, people thronged mosques and other community halls to offer the Eid prayers as incessant rains lashed the state since the morning.

“No matter the weather conditions, Eid today was very special and the rains have failed to dampen the spirits,” said Iftikhar Alam, a college student.

People of other faiths joined Muslims in the Eid festivities and exchanged sweets with them.

“Let Eid help in fostering universal brotherhood and amity among all communities,” Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said in his greetings on the festival.

Eid was also celebrated with traditional fervour by Muslims in Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.