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1
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What is Id-ul-Fitr?

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The festival of fast-breaking that happens at the end of Ramadan.

2
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When is it?

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A 3 day festival beginning on the first of the Ten day month of the Islamic calendar, the month of Shawal. (happens when the new moon is seen)

3
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What will Muslims have done before the festival begins?

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Paid zakah.

4
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Describe the morning of the day.

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Morning: families attend the mosque for aid prayers. The imam will deliver a khutbah (sermon) which often focuses on the duty to care for the needy.

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What happens after?

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Families return to their homes and gather with their friends for celebratory parties, they will enjoy specially prepared food, exchange gifts, buy new cloths and enjoy each other’s company.

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What did Muhammad call this festival?

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‘The Day of Reward’ as it comes after the hardships of sawm during Ramadan.

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Why is the festival important for Muslims?

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  • They forget past disagreements and they are thankful to Allah for all he does for them.
  • Their thankfulness includes the success that Allah has given them in the completion of their fasting.
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Why is the festival important for Muslims (continued)?

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  • This enables them to look forward to their reward on the Day of Judgement
  • Muslims will also visit the cemetery to remember those who have been separated from them by death. In this way, everyone is united in the celebrations.