Millions of Iranians have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan by saying the occasion’s special prayers.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei led the Eid prayers in Tehran on Monday, and felicitated the Iranian people and other Muslims on the occasion, which he called “a day of compassion and reward.”
Ayatollah Khamenei praised people's participation in Quds Day rallies which are held each year on the last Friday of Ramadan.
President Hassan Rouhani also issued a message, congratulating Muslims on the occasion of the Eid.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the leaders of Muslim nations to "use the occasion to promote peace and unity instead of conflict and discord."
In each Muslim country, religious scholars are tasked with observing the sky to spot the crescent of the new moon, which signifies the beginning of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan in Islamic calendar.
In line with their respective scholars’ observations, many Muslim nations marked the occasion on Sunday. In Iran, however, the festivities fell on Monday, when the Iranians laid out their prayer rugs on the streets to say the Eid prayers.