In pictures - Kolkata marks Eid with prayers at Red Road and Nakhoda Masjid
In pictures: Kolkata marks Eid with prayers at Red Road and Nakhoda Masjid
Thousands gather across the city as faith rises above grey skies and showers
My Kolkata Web Desk
Published 21.03.26, 12:07 PM
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On a rain-washed Saturday morning in Kolkata, the spirit of Eid al-Fitr remained undeterred as thousands gathered at Red Road, Nakhoda Masjid and other areas for prayers
Images by Soumyajit Dey
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At Red Road, long rows of worshippers stretched across a rain-drenched street
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The steady drizzle made the ground slick, but the congregation continued with discipline
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nside Nakhoda Masjid, the mood was solemn. Beneath its ornate arches, worshippers filled every inch of space, shoulder to shoulder, as the prayer lines extended into corridors
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It was a morning of faith, community, and resilience, where the city paused to come together under the grey skies
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Reflections on rainwater captured fragments of celebration, turning the cityscape into a mirror of movement and devotion
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Despite the inclement weather, the essence of Eid in Kolkata remained unchanged
