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Know about Eid ul Fitr and its significance (Watch pics)

New Delhi: Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "to break the fast" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah") and so symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.Legend says

India TV News Desk Published : Aug 09, 2013 9:25 IST, Updated : Jul 29, 2014 8:14 IST



In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 photo, an Indian artist paints a hand of a customer with henna ahead of the Eid al-Fitr in Bangalore.



A Muslim girl reads a holy book at Jama Masjid ahead of Eid al-Fitr in New Delhi.



Muslim girls stretch their hands out to receive water after breaking fast at Jama Masjid ahead of Eid al-Fitr.



Indian Muslims shop for caps ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Gauhati.       
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