Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, is coming to an end. Tomorrow is Eid, the day which marks the end of the fasting. Since I wasn't really sure what it was all about or how it was celebrated, I googled Eid and found a Wikipedia entry which included this explanation: "Eid is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world to devote to prayers and mutual well-being."
IslamiCity says:
"EID-UL-FITR is celebrated on the first day of Shaw'waal, at the completion of Ramadan. Shaw'waal is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The Eid-al-Fitr is a very joyous day; it is a true Thanksgiving Day for the believing men and women. On this day Muslims show their real joy for the health, strength and the opportunities of life, which Allah has given to them to fulfill their obligation of fasting and other good deeds during the blessed month of Ramadan."
So to all my Muslim readers: Eid Mubarak!
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