Eid al-Fitr, or Ramadan one of the two holy festive holidays of the Islamic world, has begun today.
Eid al-Fitr which will be celebrated for three days will end on Friday (12th April).
The Eid al-Fitre festivity began with prayers at 6.56 this morning at all mosques across the country.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar and his wife Sibel Tatar will receive well-wishers at the Presidency at 11 am today, the first day of the Ramadan holiday.
Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Police has announced that they will be working 24/7 for the peace and security of the public during the festive holiday.
Municipalities have also assured the public that precautions have been taken for the holiday.
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