Chennai, Tamil Nadu celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with fervour as scores of faithful attended special prayers and extended greetings to each other, marking the culmination of the holy fasting month of Ramzan.

In special congregations across the state, including in Chennai, Tirunelveli, Vellore and Tiruchirappally, prayers for peace, prosperity and brotherhood were offered.

The Eid greetings have been extended by the leaders of Tamil Nadu including Governor K Rosaiah, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, DMK President M Karunanidhi and PMK founder S Ramadoss among others.