Lucknow, March 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Saturday offered prayers at Shahi Masjid, Hazratganj in Lucknow on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, calling for peace, harmony, and progress across the country.

Speaking to the media, Ansari said, "Today is the festival of Eid, celebrated across the country with joy. It is certainly a very significant day for the Muslim community. From mosques throughout the nation, prayers have been offered for peace, harmony, and progress."

Meanwhile, leaders from the Muslim community, cutting across party lines, offered namaz on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr in the national capital, extending greetings to the nation and wishing peace and harmony for global welfare.

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