Celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr will be low key as India continues to grapple with the novel Coronavirus. The festival, traditionally celebrated by community members coming together to pray in large numbers at the mosque, followed by a feast with relatives and friends, will instead see families pray within the confines of their own homes and spend time indoors.

Speaking to mid-day, Guardian Minister of Mumbai City, Aslam Shaikh, said that Eid will break from the traditional celebrations. "People will have to remain inside their houses and celebrate as they definitely cannot step out and meet people, nor can people be allowed to come over. People pray at mosques on Eid, and then meet close friends, relatives and family members, but this year, all wishes will have to be conveyed over the phone." He added, "For those requesting that people should be allowed to wear PPE and go to the mosques and pray, I would urge to use the money to give as zakat or Eidi since this is the time that people need it the most."