Bhubaneswar, March 21 Thousands of devotees flocked to mosques and open-air Eidgahs across Odisha on Saturday to offer prayers and celebrate the occasion after a month of fasting.
Police made elaborate security arrangements in different cities. In Cuttack, Balasore, Bhadrak, Sambalpur, and other places, police conducted flag marches to maintain peace.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati greeted the people and expressed hope that the occasion would promote kindness and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik, and others also extended their greetings to the Muslim community across the state on the occasion.
Majhi said, "Greetings to Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Also, I wish happiness and prosperity for all."
"Eid Mubarak! May this beautiful day strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, spread kindness, and fill every heart with happiness and good health," the governor said on X.
In a video message, Patnaik said "Eid Mubarak to all. My greetings to all the brothers and sisters of the Muslim community."
