India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow amid Covid-19 restrictions

Celebrated by the Muslim community across the world, Eid marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan. The religious festival is celebrated in the month of Shawwal. 

This year, it will begin on the evening of May 13 and will continue until the evening of May 14.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and urged all to follow rules and



guidelines to defeat the coronavirus pandemic and work for the well-being of society and the country.

Eid-ul-Fitr is also an occasion to rededicate oneself to the service of humanity and to improve the lives of the people in need, the president said. "Let us all resolve to deal with this pandemic of Covid-19 by following all the rules and guidelines and work for the well-being of society and the country," Kovind said.