significant Muslim festival in Islamic Calendar. It is celebrated on
the end of holy month of Ramadan. During the Ramazan, Muslims offer
prayers in Mosque in largenumbers. They also observe fasting
throughout the month of Ramzan just before these Eid celebrations. The
month of Ramazan holds a deep significance in Muslim history as the
holybook of 'Quran' was revealed during this month. During this month,
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset everyday for a month. Most parts
of the Southeast Asia celebrated this great occasion of Eid as Hari
Rya Aidilfitri.
Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal. Shawwal is the tenth
month in holy Islamic Calendar. Families begin this Eid morning with a
special Prayer also knownas Eid Prayer. This prayer offers a special
thanks to god for the strength and discipline received during the holy
month of Ramadan. People distribute sweets and children wear new
clotheson this great Muslim festival known as Eid.
The people of Indonesia celebrate Eid ul Fitr with great enthusiasm
and peace. The message of brotherhood is spreader all throughout the
country. Muslims people wear new clothes and distribute sweets to mark
this auspicious festival in Islamic calendar. On this great occasion
of Eid ul Fitri, markets all through Indonesia are decorated and
people enjoy shopping with great fun.
Banks, private offices and government centers are closed for almost
one week in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
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