What is Eid-al-Fitr?

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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Around the world, Muslims will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday.

Eid al-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast. It is a time of celebration, where friends greet each other, present gifts to each other and visit loved ones’ graves.

This year, Eid comes just after the six-month milestone of the Israel-Hamas war.

Though Eid is celebrated in the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, Muslim use of the lunar calendar means that it can fall in any season.

Traditionally, it’s celebrated for three days in Muslim-majority countries.

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The most common Eid greetings are “Eid Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Eid,” or “Eid sa’id,” which means “Happy Eid.”

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two Islamic festivals, the second being Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha is the festival of sacrifice during the Hajj pilgrimage season, according to Eid.Day.

Both festivals celebrate spiritual renewal after a period of sacrifice and devotion.

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