EID-EL-FITRI FESTIVAL

Published:2013-08-12

Eid Al-Fitr, (the Festival of Fast-Breaking), on 8th August, 2013, a holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting which is one of the greatest religious observance in Islam. During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits -- essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words.

 


 

Muslims preparing food to be taken to the less privileged during the 2013 Eid-el-Fitri celebration.

 


 

Many Muslims dress in fine cloth during the 2013 Eid-el-Fitri celebration at the praying ground (Yidi)

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