The Crescent Moon has been sighted in Lucknow, marking an end to month-long Ramadan in India. The nation will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31.

Fitr, known as Meethi Eid, is a joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection for Muslims. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar,

Eid begins with prayers early in the morning called Eid Salah, which usually take place in mosques or open grounds and is followed by family gatherings for grand feasts that feature sweet dishes like Seviyan (vermicelli),