Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebratewith family andfriends the completion of a month of blessings and joy. Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim familygives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. This donation is ofactual food -- rice, barley, dates, rice, etc. -- to ensure that theneedy can have a holiday meal and participatein the celebration. This donation is known as sadaqah al-fitr(charityof fast-breaking). On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning inoutdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer. After the Eid prayer, Muslimsusually scatter to visit variousfamily and friends, give gifts (especially to children), and make phone calls to distant relatives to give well-wishes for the holiday. These activities traditionally continue for three days. In most Muslim countries, the entire 3-day period is an official government/school holiday. Eid mubArak dosth
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