Eid al-Fitr

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The religious celebration at the end of Ramadan, on the first day of the tenth month of the Muslim lunar calendar.

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“Eid ul-Fitr is one of the main celebrations in the Islamic calendar. […] Prior to Eid ul-Fitr celebrations people give⟳ an extra donation of food or money that is distributed to needy people so that no one will be without the means to celebrate⟳ the event. This donation is called Zakat ul-Fitr.”

“At the end⟳ of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate⟳ one of the most important Islamic holidays, Eid al-fitr. It is a one-day celebration after the last⟳ day of fasting. In the evening on the twenty-ninth day of Ramadan, we go out to see⟳ if the moon has appeared. If the moon is not seen, we fast one more day. If it is seen, the next day is Eid al-fitr. During Eid al-fitr, we visit⟳ friends and family and have⟳ people over to our houses. It is a very happy and special holiday for children.”

“At the end⟳ of Ramadan, there is an exuberant celebration called Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-Breaking. […] Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. In the morning, Muslims gather early in outdoor locations or mosques to perform⟳ the Eid prayer, which is a short congregational prayer followed by a sermon. After the sermon is finished, everyone leaves to visit⟳ family and friends. It is common to bring⟳ gifts, especially to children. The celebration can last⟳ as long as three days.”

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