Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

For those 30 days, Muslims could not eat, drink or “do anything evil” while the sun is up. Besides, it is also their responsibility to inculcate among other members of the society that peace is the basis for all kinds of development.

Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting that is kept for spiritual purification. In the United States, the first day of Shawwal, which is marked as Eid al-Fitr, will begin on Friday. “May the blessings of Ramazan remain with all of you for the whole year”.

“Just like the people who did this attack are a small minority in our group, the people who would attack us are a small minority in any other group”, Figueroa said.

The Muslims here gathered in large numbers to pray for peace and prosperity.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the registration of voters for the August 25, 2015 by-election will continue despite the Eid Ul Fitr holiday on Monday. Happy Eid! Ibrahim Hooper, spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, told USA TODAY anti-Muslim hate crimes across the US make it hard to relax and enjoy the holiday. Eid Greetings!

“May Allah accept it from us”, he said.

The traditional Eid greeting is Eid Mubarak, and it is frequently followed by a formal embrace.

Eid won’t fall on a school day, though, until 2019.

Q How is it determined when Eid is celebrated? This particular Eid is also associated with candies and some call it the Sugar Festival or Sweet Festival.

President Rouhani further wished all Muslims around the globe honor and happiness. “It’s an open door policy”, he said.

‘Ediya is very much a part of ‘Eid in India, when money was given to children on this day by elders.

“Your friends, needy people – you have to help them, because we’re all human beings”.