When is fitr feast 2017

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, marking the holy month when Allah gave the Koran to the Prophet Muhammed, and when Muslims across the world fast between sunrise and sunset to learn about discipline and self-restraint. Usually on the first morning of Eid, Muslims will gather in their finest clothes at local mosques for Salat al-Eid prayers and their first daytime breakfast since the start of Ramadan.

There are many festivals and events being held across the UK for Muslims to celebrate and attend. These will include arabic arts and crafts, games, food and parades. Worshippers attend prayers at a mosque Picture: Reuters. For these reasons Muslims eat one meal — the suhoor — before sunrise and a second meal — known as the iftar — after sunset.

Anyone who is too elderly, sick, young, has a mental illness or is travelling are exempt from fasting. Women who are menstruating, pregnant or breast-feeding are also exempt. A Palestinian prepares traditional cake at a sweets shop ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan Picture: Reuters. Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates as they release energy slowly. Juices made from apricots are a staple at Ramadan iftars, while in South Asia and Turkey, yogurt-based drinks are popular.

Athletes are sometimes also given a waiver, such as Muslim players at the World Cup last year. But it is a personal choice. Eid al-Fitr means "festival of breaking the fast" and marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Traditionally, it is celebrated for three days and is an official holiday in all Muslim-majority countries.

The end of Ramadan usually depends on the sight of the moon, ending this year on teh evening of Saturday June Muslims will gather together at the mosque for a prayer, before spending the day with family or friends and wishing one another 'Eid Mubarak', or 'Blessed Eid'.

Follow us on Twitter: eslifeandstyle. ES Money. The Escapist. The Reveller. Since then, both of the festivals have been marked as the holy occasions in Islam for paying the gratefulness towards God and to remember Him. They wear new clothes eat sewayi a sweet dish and a wholesome breakfast. Then they head towards mosque or masjid for special prayers known as Salat al-Eid Eid prayers. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Financial Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest Biz news and updates.

When is Eid in India? This year Eid al-Fitr festival is expected to be on the evening of June 25 and end on the evening of June Eid al-Fitr festival is expected to be on the evening of June 25 and end on the evening of June Dow 30 closes above for first time in years — Know how to invest in index stocks.

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