In Photos: Akshaya Tritiya, Eid-ul-Fitr amid Covid-19 restrictions

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, to mark the end of the holy month of Ramzan, many muslim worshippers attended Eid prayers at mosques in Thane, early morning on Friday (May 14). Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated every year in the month of April/May by the Hindus and Jains as an annual spring festival in India and Nepal. Here are pictures showing Eid prayers and Akshaya Tritiya celebrations, following COVID protocols as Maharashtra government has extended the lockdown-like restrictions in the state till June 1 to break the chain of Covid-19. Photo by Anil Shinde / BCCL

Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon. Amid a surge in COVID-19, people in Thane offered namaz at their homes and also offered namaz on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr on Friday. Photo by Anil Shinde / BCCL

Many worshippers offered Eid-ul-Fitr namaz at mosques in Rabodi, Thane amid Covid restrictions. The auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr falls after a month of fasting, praying, and engaging in humanitarian activities such as feeding the underprivileged during the holy month of Ramzan. Photo by Anil Shinde / BCCL

Jewellery shops were closed during Akshaya Tritiya mahurat in thane amid lockdown-like restrictions. Photo by Anil Shinde / BCCL

Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday in India. Celebrating the end of their fasting journey, believers enjoy large meals with friends and family. Photo by Anil Shinde / BCCL

Akshaya Tritiya , also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is an annual springtime festival of the Hindus and Jains. The day is considered auspicious for new ventures, marriages, expensive investments such as in gold or other property, and any new beginnings. Photo by Anil Shinde / BCCL