Eid Al-Fitr
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July 28, 2008
Eid, is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means "to break the fast" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.
| What | UN Holiday |
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| When |
October 11, 2007 09:00 PM
October 11, 2007 09:00 PM
October 11, 2007 from 12:00 am to 12:00 am |
| Where | Worldwide |
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For Muslims, Eid ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance, celebrating of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory, peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting, but also thank God for the help and strength that they believe he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control. It is a time of giving and sharing (Wikipedia).