Dawoodi Bohra community of Udaipur celebrated the festival of Eid today. The celebration began early in the morning after Eid Namaz was conducted at mosques across town.

The festival of Eid, which is also known as Eid ul Fitr marked the completion of the month long fasting during which the devotees are indulged in prayers, recitation of Quran and alms giving. Eid is celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Celebration of Eid consists of meeting relatives and friends and exchange of greetings in a traditional manner. Wearing new clothes, eating sewaiyyan and giving eidi to children are some of the most significant customs followed by the community.

While Dawoodi Bohra celebrated the Eid today, rest of the Muslims might celebrate the festival on29th or 30^th July as per the moon sighting.