Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting and holy month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims world over who abstain from food and water during the period extending from 30 minutes before the sunrise to sunset.

Here are glimpses of celebrations across the country:

A family takes a selfie after attending Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Mumbai's suburban Bandra. Photograph: Sahil Salvi/Rediff.com

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Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month at Mumbai's suburban Bandra. Photograph: Sahil Salvi/Rediff.com

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Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramzan, at the Taj Mahal mosque in Agra. Photograph: Pawan Kumar/Reuters

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Kids embrace after offering Eid-ul Fitr namaaz at the Jama Masjid in Bandra. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

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A devout offers prayers at a mosque in Guwahati, Assam. Photograph: Rediff.com

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People offering prayers at the Jama Masjid in Bandra. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

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People offering Eid-ul Fitr namaaz at the Jama Masjid in Bandra. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

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Kids wave at people offering prayers at the Eidgah at Ramgad road on the Delhi-Jiapur highway. Photograph: Chadra Mohan Aloria/Rediff.com

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People take selfies post prayers at Karbala in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Photograph: Chadra Mohan Aloria/Rediff.com