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The fasting month of Ramadan comes to end by celebrating Eid. Eid-ul-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-Breaking is a joyous occasion for Muslims. Muslims dress in festive attire, attend a special community prayer in the morning, and visit friends and relatives. Greetings of "'Eid mubarak," or "a blessed 'Eid" are exchanged. In some places, children are given gifts or money by their parents , relatives and elders.
Eid al-Fitr is observed when the first new moon is sighted. The celebration of 'Eid-ul-Fitr lasts three days, although the main festivities occur on the first day. Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives Saddaqa/Zakat (donation) to the poor.
On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer. After the Eid prayer, people visit their family and friends and exchange gifts.