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Eid Al Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It falls on the first day of Shawwal after 29 or 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan. On this day, Muslims attend special Eid prayers, give charity to the poor, and celebrate with family and friends to mark the conclusion of Ramadan and express unity in their faith. Common rituals of Eid al-Fitr include waking early to pray, cleaning oneself, wearing new clothes or one's best, applying perfume before prayers, having a sweet breakfast, and giving charity before attending Eid prayers.

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Eid Al Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It falls on the first day of Shawwal after 29 or 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan. On this day, Muslims attend special Eid prayers, give charity to the poor, and celebrate with family and friends to mark the conclusion of Ramadan and express unity in their faith. Common rituals of Eid al-Fitr include waking early to pray, cleaning oneself, wearing new clothes or one's best, applying perfume before prayers, having a sweet breakfast, and giving charity before attending Eid prayers.

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Eid al-Fitr (Arabic: d al-Fir, IPA: [id al fitr], "festival of breaking of the

fast"), also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram),
the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important religious holiday
celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
holy month of fasting (sawm). The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are
not permitted to fast on that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29
or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The
day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. This is a day
when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. Muslims believe
that they are commanded by God, as mentioned in the Quran, to continue their
fast until the last day of Ramadan and pay the Zakat and fitra before offering the
Eid prayers. Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is
observed on the first of the month of Shawwal at the end of the month of
Ramadan, during which Muslims undergo a period of fasting. According to certain
traditions, these festivals were initiated in Madinah after the migration of
Muhammad from Mecca.
General rituals

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated for one, two or three days. Common greetings during this
holiday are the Arabic greeting Eid Mubrak ("Blessed Eid). Muslims are also
encouraged on this day to forgive and forget any differences with others or
animosities that may have occurred during the year.
Typically, practicing Muslims wake up early in the morningalways before
sunrise offer Salatul Fajr (the pre-sunrise prayer), and in keeping with the
traditions of the Prophet Muhammad clean their teeth with a toothbrush, take a
shower before prayers, put on new clothes (or the best available), and apply
perfume.[9]
It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid.[10] It is customary to acknowledge this
with a small sweet breakfast, preferably of date (fruit), before attending a special
Eid prayer (known as salaat).
As an obligatory act of charity, money is paid to the poor and the needy (Arabic:
Sadaqat-ul-fitr) before performing the Eid prayer.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. This has to do with
the communal aspects of the fast, which expresses many of the basic values of
the Muslim community; e.g., empathy for the poor, charity, worship,
steadfastness, patience etc. Fasting is also believed by some scholars to extol
fundamental distinctions, lauding the power of the spiritual realm, while
acknowledging the subordination of the physical realm. It also teaches a Muslim
to stay away from worldly desires and to focus entirely on the Lord and thank
Him for his blessings. It is a rejuvenation of the religion and it creates a stronger
bond between the Muslim and his Lord. After the end of Ramadan, is a big
celebration of Eid.

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