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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai’s Minara Masjid lights up ahead of Eid Al-Fitr

Updated On: 27 March, 2025 01:23 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

Numerous devotees flocked to the Minara Masjid in Mumbai on Wednesday evening during Ramadan. One of Islam's oldest places of worship in India, the mosque welcomed worshippers for iftar and prayers. Pics/Poonam Ahuja Khurana

Minara Masjid, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai

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Minara Masjid, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai
Devotees come from far-off lands to Mumbai’s historic Minara Masjid for iftar and evening prayers during Ramadan

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Devotees come from far-off lands to Mumbai’s historic Minara Masjid for iftar and evening prayers during Ramadan

Within its premises, there are 21 visible tombs, with 9 located in the basement, 4 positioned near the dargah, one adjacent to the Burj, and 6 situated behind the mosque, informs one of the khadims at the mosque. The dargah below the mosque is open to visitors for a few hours in the day

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Within its premises, there are 21 visible tombs, with 9 located in the basement, 4 positioned near the dargah, one adjacent to the Burj, and 6 situated behind the mosque, informs one of the khadims at the mosque. The dargah below the mosque is open to visitors for a few hours in the day

From traditional clothes and accessories to cooking items, people were seen shopping ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations well in advance

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From traditional clothes and accessories to cooking items, people were seen shopping ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations well in advance

The holy month of Ramzan is nearing its end, and Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will be observed on Monday, March 31 or Tuesday, April 1, in India, depending on the moon sighting

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The holy month of Ramzan is nearing its end, and Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will be observed on Monday, March 31 or Tuesday, April 1, in India, depending on the moon sighting

The mosque also houses a library on the first floor which is managed privately by the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom

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The mosque also houses a library on the first floor which is managed privately by the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom

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