Shillong, Apr 22 (PTI) Eid was celebrated with religious fervour in several parts of Meghalaya on Saturday.

Governor Phagu Chauhan and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma greeted people on the occasion.

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"Let the celebration remind us of a sense of responsibility to bring people together in harmony and may it bring abundant joy and prosperity amidst peace, love and hope," the CM said in a statement.

Eid prayers were offered in Shillong, Dawki, Nongpoh, Lad Rymbai, Byrnihat and in the Garo hills.

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Thousands of people offered prayers at the Eidgah of Madina Masjid in Shillong.

Muslims constitute four per cent of Christian-majority Meghalaya's nearly three million population.

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