Eid Al-Fitr: Everything you need to know
Eid Al-Fitr is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. The festival is celebrated by Muslims around the world with great joy and enthusiasm. It is a time for families, friends, and communities to come together and celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims gather together in mosques or open spaces to perform the Eid prayer, which is a special prayer recited on the morning of the Eid day. The prayer is usually followed by a sermon given by the Imam (religious leader) or other respected members of the community. After the prayers, Muslims greet each other by saying "Eid Mubarak," which means "Blessed Eid." It is traditional for people to wear new clothes and gifts are exchanged. Special Eid dishes are prep...