As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslim communities worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr
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This joyous occasion signifies the successful completion of the fast and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal
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Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated across the world on different days and it is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon
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It will be celebrated in the country on April 11, 2024 and on April 10, the 30th fast of Ramzan will be observed
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The date of Eid al-Fitr hinges on the lunar calendar, which follows the moon's cycle
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This is why the festival falls roughly 10-11 days earlier each year compared to the Gregorian calendar
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It is believed that the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan
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So, Muslims consider this a holy month and hold fast from dawn to dusk and dedicate themselves to praying to Allah. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of this month
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Feasts are organised in every household and dishes like pulao, saalan, biryani, haleem, nihari, kebabs, kofte, and much more are prepared on Eid
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The big draws of this day are the classic seviyan, sheer korma, shahi tukda and phirni. Muslims dress up in new clothes and greet each other