Eid Ul Fitr 2026: Celebrations Across India, Zakat and Fitra Explained

• Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today, marking the end of Ramadan.
• Special 'Eid ki Namaz' prayers are offered in mosques and Eidgahs, followed by greetings and embraces.
• Zakat is an obligatory annual charity (2.5% of savings) for those above a wealth threshold (Nisab), aimed at helping the poor.
• Fitra (Sadaqat al-Fitr) is obligatory for every Muslim, given before Eid prayers to ensure the needy can celebrate.
• The key difference: Zakat is annual for economic balance, while Fitra is specifically before Eid for immediate needs.