Ladakh celebrating Eid early after moon sighted in Kargil
Ladakh celebrating Eid early after moon sighted in Kargil

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in Ladakh on May 23 amid coronavirus pandemic.

Celebration of Eid will be different this year as large gatherings are prohibited and people have been asked to maintain social distancing.

Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as festival of breaking the fast which is observed during the holy month of Ramadan.

While speaking to ANI, a local said, "The moon was sighted in Kargil on May 22 so we are celebrating Eid in Ladakh today (May 23).

Due to COVID-19 outbreak, we will be offering prayers at our homes." There are 44 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ladakh.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases are 69,597 and 3720 deaths in India.