A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
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Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
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Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam's two major holidays, is approaching as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears completion. The festival marks the end of the month-long fast during which Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset and focus on prayer and spiritual reflection. Celebrations typically include special prayers at mosques or prayer grounds, wearing new or traditional clothing, exchanging gifts, and gathering with family and friends for festive meals. The holiday is observed by roughly two billion Muslims worldwide, making it one of the most widely celebrated religious festivals globally. The exact date of Eid al-Fitr varies each year because the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, shifting approximately 11 days earlier on the Gregorian calendar annually.
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