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President Pratibha Patil greets a Muslim child on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandhan with a child on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday,21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Jaipur on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

BJP Senior Leader L K Advani with his daughter Pratibha Advani and MP Shahnawaz Hussain on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in New Delhi on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

BJP Senior Leader L K Advani and Jaya Jaitly on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at MP Shahnawaz Hussain’s residence in New Delhi on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

A roadside vendor sells cap on the eve of Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

A roadside vendor arrange cap on the eve of Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) on the eve of Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offering prayers on the last holy month of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Friday,18 September 2009. The Muslim world is preparing for the Eid al-Fitr Festival which will mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Muslims offering prayers on the last holy month of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Friday,18 September 2009. The Muslim world is preparing for the Eid al-Fitr Festival which will mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Muslims offering prayers on the last holy month of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Friday,18 September 2009. The Muslim world is preparing for the Eid al-Fitr Festival which will mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Muslims offering "Namaz" at Nakhoda Mosque on the last Friday before Eid al-Fitr in the fasting month of Ramadan in Kolkata on Friday,18 September 2009.

Muslims offering "Namaz" at Nakhoda Mosque on the last Friday before Eid al-Fitr in the fasting month of Ramadan in Kolkata on Friday,18 September 2009.

Muslims offering "Namaz" at Nakhoda Mosque on the last Friday before Eid al-Fitr in the fasting month of Ramadan in Kolkata on Friday,18 September 2009.

Roadside vendors arrange cap during the preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

A roadside vendor arranges cap during the preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims gather near Jamma Masjid during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims gather near Jamma Masjid during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Jamma Masjid Illuminated during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims break their fast during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims eat during the first day of Ramzan in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims eat during the first day of Ramzan in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims gather at Minar Masjid during the first day of Ramzan in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells malpova (traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Minar Masjid in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells malpova (traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Minar Masjid in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims break their fast (Roja) during an Iftaar party at Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai on Monday, 22 September 2008.

Muslims break their fast (Roja) during an Iftaar party at Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai on Monday, 22 September 2008.

People eat after a long day fast (Roja) on the occasion of Ramzan eid at Minara Masjid, Mumbai on Tuesday,02 September 2008.

People eat after a long day fast (Roja) on the occasion of Ramzan eid at Minara Masjid, Mumbai on Tuesday,02 September 2008.

People eat after a long day fast (Roja) on the occasion of Ramzan eid at Minara Masjid, Mumbai on Tuesday,02 September 2008.

President of India Pratibha Patil presents Life Time Achievement award to Saroja Devi at 54th National Film Awards function at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, 02 September 2008.

People have a look on the photographs of the Victims of Sarojani Nagar Bomb Blast who lost thier lives one year ago during a Prayer Meeting at Sarojani Nagar Market in New Delhi on Sunday,29 October 2006.

Relatives of the Victims of Sarojani Nagar Bomb Blast gathered in a Prayer to remember and pay homage to those who lost thier lives one year ago at Sarojani Nagar Market in New Delhi on Sunday,29 October 2006.

A Girl lit a candle in memory of the Victims of Sarojani Nagar Bomb Blast who lost thier lives one year ago, during a Prayer Meeting at Sarojani Nagar Market in New Delhi on Sunday,29 October 2006.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with Daughter Saba Ali and Son Saif Ali Khan with his Girl Friend Roja at the final game of Bhopal-Pataudi Polo Trophy 2006, at Jaipur Polo Ground in New Delhi on Sunday,22 October 2006.

Bollywood Actor Sharmila Tagore with Husband Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Son Saif Ali Khan with his Girl Friend Roja at the final game of Bhopal-Pataudi Polo Trophy 2006, at Jaipur Polo Ground in New Delhi on Sunday,22 October 2006.

Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan with Girl Friend Roja at the final game of Bhopal-Pataudi Polo Trophy 2006,At Jaipur Polo Ground in New Delhi on Sunday,22 October 2006.