Eid- ul- Fitr

by Sonali

Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous Islamic festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. On this day people thank allah for providing them strength to undergo fasting and self restraint in the month of Ramadan. The date of Id is decided according to the position of the moon. Celebrations begin as soon as the first sight of the moon is seen in the sky.

Eid marks the first day of shawwal, the tenth month of Islamic calendar. This is around the month of November according to Gregorian Calendar. Eid is celebrated with fervor by Muslims all over the world. A special prayer is organised in mosques to mark the day of Eid. people wear bright new clothes and relish the best of festive food.

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