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Thursday, 28 December, 2000, 11:56 GMT
In pictures: Eid in South Asia
Millions of Muslims across South Asia celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, a day after most other Muslims, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
![]() A Muslim boy prays in the Indian capital, Delhi
![]() Embroidered prayer caps on sale ahead of the prayers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
![]() Eid is also being celebrated in Pakistan where Muslims offer prayers at a mosque in Karachi
![]() Young Indian Muslims greet each other to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan
![]() In Delhi, India, thousands gathered for prayers at the 17th century Jama Masjid
![]() Bangladeshi Muslims offer prayers at Dhaka's Baitul Mukaram National Mosque
![]() Indian Muslims wash before prayers in Bhopal, central India.
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