Eid-ul-Fitr or the festival of breaking the fast is an occasion that marks the end of holy month of Ramzan. Rejoicing the moment with family and friends, people of the Muslim community wait to catch a sight of the new moon to confirm the end of fasting. Apart from breaking the fast, there are unique traditions and customs that are specific to the part of the world one belongs to. Here are some of the unique Eid celebrations from different part of the world: Iceland: In the peak of summer, the sun is visible for a longer time than usual, the sun setting at midnight and returning two hours later. Thus, Muslim scholars have allowed Muslims from Iceland to break their fast based on timings of sunrise and sunset from the nearest country or observe Saudi Arabia's time zone. Thus people enjoy cuisines from Indonesia, Egypt and also children share gift with each other. Africa: Apart from praying at the local mosque and having a great feast with family, different regions in Africa celebrate Eid in their own way. In Morocco, traditional dresses are worn by men and women, and Moroccan pancakes are a breakfast staple, along with their famous mint tea, while Somalia serves Halvo as the dessert of the day. In Mombasa, Muslims mark the last ten days of Ramzan with street festivals and socialising. Indonesia: One of the foremost traditions is Mudik where those who leave their hometowns to work in the big cities travel back to their places to spend Eid with their families. A ritual called the Halal Bihalal is also performed to seek forgiveness from everyone including friends, colleagues, neighbors, and relatives. People wear new cloths and also visit the graves of their near and dear ones during the festival. Malaysia: People here decorate their homes and cook traditional foods like Ketupat and Rendang to honor their guests. Locally known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, meaning the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, it is a day when traditional dresses are worn by all. On this occasion, Malaysian Muslims welcome everyone to their home for a feast irrespective of their social status, religion, caste or creed. Turkey: The nation celebrates Eid as Seker Bayrami or festivals of sweets. Government offices and schools are generally closed for whole 3 days during the festival. Elders bless younger ones by kissing their right hand and putting a hand on their forehead. Children go door to door to wish people Happy Bayram and get sweets, Turkish delights, chocolates and candies as their reward.
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Last updated: 11 April 2024, 05:58 PM IST
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Puja performed at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Ram Navami. Ram Navami is being celebrated for the first time in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir after Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla.
Draped in traditional yellow cloths, holding peacock feathers in hands and carrying red/yellow flags, these are Danduas or Bhokatas who are participants of Danda Jatra, one of the most famous traditional festivals of Ganjam district in Odisha.
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