Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan with prayer and a feast
Muslims around the world are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan, when they abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, with a day of prayer and feasting.
Eid al-Fitr is the name of the Muslim religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The day of Eid varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities and this year can fall on either Friday or Saturday.
Eid prayers are generally offered as a group in an open field or large hall rather than privately.
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