In a statement, Arora said: “My family and colleagues join me in conveying our warm greetings and best wishes to everyone, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr”. Just as the month of Ramzan began with sighting of the crescent moon, Eid festivities also begin only after the moon is sighted. One participant, Abdul, said: “It brings Muslims and non Muslims together and the children have lots of fun”.
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The exact date for the start of any lunar month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the day of celebration varies by locality.
In Australia Eid Al Fitr is celebrated in a unique way by hosting a fair in which more than 150 stalls of food, games etc are placed. Muslims in this part of the world fastest for over 18 hours a day as Ramadan fell in the summer this year. Eid is time to celebrate.
The Governor expressed the belief that with the dedication and commitment of the Muslim community to the Ramadan as one of the pillars of Islam, Nigeria would soon witness a socio-economic rebirth and peace. “Everyone’s here together. After 30 days of fasting we’re all here now enjoying this lovely day”.
Eid ul-Fitr is the first of the two major Muslim holidays.
In Nairobi county, the prayers which were held in Jamia mosque, saw many Muslims throng the venue. Later this month, Michelle and I will host an Eid celebration at the White House and we look forward to welcoming Americans from around the country to celebrate the holiday. Some have said this Ramadan has been more hard than usual. Dr Salam said: “This day is very important.
Compiled with the growing threat from domestic terrorism that is anti-Islamic bigots attacking American Muslims”.
Who decided when Eid al-Fitr is?
“Honestly, I am anxious about Eid. My family goes to Jacksonville for Eid prayers and we have already had a bomb scare at that masjid (mosque)”, Sarah Khan wrote in a Facebook post.
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Muslims celebrated in Europe, too.. Eid is time to celebrate. “Can’t nobody steal my joy”, Ny’imah Crystal Uqadah posted on Facebook.
