Mon Mar 31 15:35:32 UTC 2025: ## Madurai Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with Festive Spirit and Charity
**Madurai, Tamil Nadu, March 31, 2025** – Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, was observed with great enthusiasm in Madurai on Monday. Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Idgah grounds to offer special prayers, exchanging greetings, sweets, and gifts afterwards. The celebrations were characterized by a strong emphasis on charity, with many distributing essential commodities, food, and new clothes to those less fortunate.
According to Madurai’s Government Kazi, A. Syed Khaja Mueenudeen, charity is the true spirit of Eid. He highlighted the significant role of alms-giving in the festivities, emphasizing the importance of sharing one’s wealth with the needy. This sentiment was echoed by local resident M. Mohammed Sameer, who described the day as a time for togetherness and helping those in need. He and his friends personally distributed essential supplies to the impoverished to ensure their participation in the celebrations. The widespread acts of charity ensured that even those less fortunate could share in the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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