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History and Amazing Facts About Eid al-Fitr 2015

Eid al-Fitr or ‘festival of the breaking of the fast’ in Arabic, is celebrated at the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the 10th month of the lunar Islamic calendar.

Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan by fasting from dawn to dusk. The festival of Eid is a reward for them.

Apart from fasting, Muslims restrain themselves from all kinds of vices including, lying, cheating, violence and theft during the holy month.

The celebration of Eid also marks the anniversary of the Quran being revealed.

History of Eid al-Fitr

The history of the most significant Muslim celebration dates back to 610 AD when Prophet Mohammed, while meditating, had visions of angel Jibril, the messenger of Allah.

Over the years, Prophet Mohammed, under the guidance of Jibril, wrote the holy verses of wisdom which later became the code of conduct for followers of Islam and were documented as the holy book of Quran.

Read on @ http://www.afaat.com/2015/07/history-and-amazing-facts-about-eid-al-fitr-2015/

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