In a statement, Sonowal wished happiness and prosperity to the people saying that Eid-ul-Fitr symbolises amity, fraternity and harmony.
The day started with Eid prayers in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Palestine and other Middle Eastern countries.
In Pakistan, Eid al-Fitr holidays last three days while Indians get just one day for Eid al-Fitr.
Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in coastal areas of Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uthara Kannada.
The Sultan of Sokoto and president general of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), AlhaJi Sa'ad Abubakakar III, said yesterday that the new moon of Shawwal 1438 has been sighted across the country, thereby heralding the Eid-el-Fitri celebration today.
The festival marks the end of Ramadan during which believers abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours.
All Muslim countries observe extended holidays for Eid al-Fitr, while most countries declare at least a one-day national holiday for Eid.
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CNN reported that Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama held yearly iftar dinners celebrating the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
The mayor is inviting Londoners and others to a celebration of Eid in Trafalgar Square, central London, from noon on Sunday July 2. It was observed this year on May 28 and is likely to end on June 26.
"Muslims in the United States joined those around the world during the holy month of Ramadan to focus on acts of faith and charity", they said.
The US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, also followed the President's suit in breaking with the tradition.
The iftar dinner occurs at sunset at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islam lunar calendar and a time of prayer, reflection and fasting.
"May this joyous occasion, bring happiness, peace and prosperity & be opportunity to rededicate ourselves to serve humanity", he said in his message.
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