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What are Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan and how do Muslims mark them?
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The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr has begun, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
It was declared after the new Moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 9 April.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking the fast".
It takes place the day after the new Moon is seen at the end of the month of Ramadan, and marks the start of Shawwal - the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.
Along with Eid al-Adha, it is one of the two main festivals in Islam.
What happens at Eid al-Fitr?
Many Muslims attend prayers at their mosque on the morning of Eid al-Fitr.
By this time, they are expected to have made their end-of-Ramadan donation to charity - known as Zakat-ul-Fitr or Fitrana - to help feed the poor.
Eid al-Fitr is usually a period of great celebration, with families and friends coming together and sharing large meals.
It is also common for children to receive either money or small gifts from thei
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