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Eid ul-Fitr starts the day after Ramadan ends, and is verified by the sighting of
the new moon. Muslims give money to the poor and wear their best clothes.
On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family awakes very early, does the
first everyday prayer, and is required to eat a little, symbolizing the end of Ramadan.
They then attend special congregational prayers held in mosques, large open areas,
stadiums and arenas. The prayer is generally short and is followed by a sermon (khuṭba).
Worshippers greet and embrace each other with hugs in a spirit of peace and love
after the congregational prayer. After the special prayers, festivities and merriment
are commonly observed with visits to the homes of relatives and friends to thank
God for all blessings.
Eid ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance, celebrating
the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory, and
peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims celebrate not
only the end of fasting but also thank God for the self control and strength that
Muslims believe God gave them. It is a time of giving and sharing, and many Muslims
dress in holiday attire
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