In pics: Thousands perform Eid al-Fitr prayer nationwide

CAPITALS OF GOVERNORATES - 15 June 2018: Thousands of citizens performed Eidul Fitr prayer on Friday in various mosques and squares nationwide, amid wide participation of various age groups, governors and security personnel, while security measures were beefed up.


Hundreds of Egyptians perform Eidul Fitr prayer on Friday at Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque, Giza - Photo by Mohamed el-Hosary/Egypt Today


Hundreds of Egyptians perform Eidul Fitr prayer on Friday at Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque, Giza - Photo by Mohamed el-Hosary/Egypt Today

In Beheira governorate, the security chief directed security personnel to be on high alert to follow up public parks and various facilities during Eidul Fitr celebrations.

The governors in Kafr El Sheikh, Qena, Damietta and New Valley performed Eidul Fitr prayer alongside senior security officials in mosques and greeted the citizens on the occasion.


Man selling balloons on first day of Eidul Fitr after prayer outside Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque, Giza - Photo by Mohamed el-Hosary/Egypt Today


Man blowing balloons on first day of Eidul Fitr after prayer outside Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque, Giza - Photo by Mohamed el-Hosary/Egypt Today