The entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr, the proclamation read.
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Security has been beefed up in various parts of the country as Muslims conduct Eid-al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of Ramadhan.
The holiday lasts one to three days, and is eagerly anticipated after the month of fasting.
“This year’s celebration is indeed timely and relevant as the Filipino nation starts a fresh move towards peace, stability, development and progress under a news leadership”, Mr. Duterte said.
The first Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in 624 CE by the Prophet Muhammad and his companions after the victory of the battle of Jang-e-Badar.
How do Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr?
Superstar Mammootty turned up at a mosque in Kochi along with his actor son Dulqar Salman and sat among the people to say his prayers. Many countries have their own greetings in the their local language.
Depending on their specific cultural backgrounds, Muslims celebrate, usually by gathering in mosques or open fields to recite the Eid prayers.
During Eid, children receive money and gifts from adults, while families gather at open houses, wearing their finest clothes.
In a message marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, President Obama lamented the spate of vicious terror attacks around the world in recent weeks and warned against anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S.
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HUNDREDS of people celebrated the end of Ramadan today with a huge Eid event at Newport’s YMCA Conference Centre. Many Americans have shared in the experience of Ramadan by volunteering in community service efforts to assist those in need and even fasting a few days with their fellow Muslim American co-workers.
