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Recurring Happiness |
| Section: CULTURE / PEOPLES |
| Author: Rachel Hajar |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 1/1/2000 |
| Size: 3,271 Words, 20,161 Characters |
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Around the world, more than one billion Muslims join in this annual expression of joy and thanksgiving. Eid al-Fitr celebrates Muslims' happiness at completing Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. It is an occasion of hope for a new life and abundant blessings. Customs vary from city to city and country to country, but the day universally begins with Eid prayers, which start before sunrise in musallas or mosques. Eid al-Fitr is a communal expression and affirmation of shared values and commitments.
The Islamic calendar has two religious festivals called Eid, meaning "recurring happiness." Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-Breaking, marks the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Abraham to offer his son Ismail as sacrifice to ...
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... lovely feeling.
Festivals reflect the unique, inimitable qualities of a culture. Knowledge of other people's customs and traditions may lead us to gain valuable insights into their essence. In so doing, we may come to understand that another culture's way of doing things is merely another path to a common human goal, which is to attain happiness and peace of mind in this world and beyond.
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