The festival is named as Eid al-Fitr, which is being celebrated by the whole Muslim community for one, two or three days.
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Eid al-Fitr is also marks as the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
“Eid-Al-Fitr is a major festival of India, and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm”.
The largest gathering was at Toronto’s Exhibition Place, in the Enercare Centre The day will begin with a congregational prayer, followed by a family-friendly carnival, bazaar, shows and food.
Sudan and South Sudan have announced that Tuesday was the last of Ramadan and the holy feast of Eid Al Fitr would take place on Wednesday in most Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
“Let me on this occasion, congratulate my Muslim brothers and sisters on the successful completion of the Ramadan”.
Newport’s YMCA offers up the venue to Newport Central Jam’e Masjid for every Eid celebration at a reduced fee, and Mr Miah said he thinks this shows the diversity in the city.
Like the start of Ramadan, during which believers abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours, Eid depends on the sighting of the moon and its celebration varies in different countries.
A Syrian girl walks amidst destruction during an activity organized by a charity group in Jobar, ahead of Eid al-Fitr holyday in the war-torn country on July 5, 2016.
“Having patience in times of mind-boggling attacks against Muslims by so-called Muslims has left a hefty burden on my heart and mind”.
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“Russian Muslims, by relying on centuries-old religious, historical and cultural traditions, widely celebrate this holiday – both in their communities and with friends and family”. Eid is time to celebrate. “Since we have many non-Muslim vegetarian guests coming over, there will be a few veg dishes too”, said Mira Road housewife Afshan Saiyed (Naghma).
