Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in the American state of Texas with great religious zeal and enthusiasm. Eid prayer gatherings were also organized in other cities of the state, including Houston and Dallas, while Eid prayers were organized at mosques and other places.
The largest Eid al-Fitr prayer gathering in Houston was organized by the Islamic Society of Greater Houston at the Stafford Civic Center. More than 5,000 Muslims participated in this gathering, the prayer was led by prominent religious scholar Bashir Molai.
Apart from this, Eid prayer gatherings were organized in many mosques in Dales as well. Men, women and children also participated in Eid prayers at Medina Mosque in Carrollton, Epic Irving, Mosque Valley Ranch, Dar Aliman Arlington and other mosques.
On this occasion, the scholars in their sermon emphasized on the unity among Muslims, while special prayers were also made for the development and prosperity of Pakistan, including the safety of Muslims and deliverance from oppression.
After the Eid prayer, people hugged each other and congratulated each other on Eid.
Public holidays were provided to Muslim employees and students in educational institutions including all public and private institutions in the state of Texas.
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