New Delhi, May 25: Amid nationwide lockdown, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered Namaz at his residence on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

"I have prayed for the health, well-being and safety of the people of my country and entire humanity," Naqvi told ANI here.

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This year, Eid is being celebrated amid nationwide lockdown imposed as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Mosques remained closed adhering to government's COVID-19 lockdown norms.

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Eid-ul-Fitr marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan, which is a month of fasting and prayer for the Muslim community. (ANI)

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