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FG declares holidays to mark Id-el Fitr

  • by Thibaud Popelin
  • in Monde
  • — Juin 13, 2018
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Read:The Eid Al Fitr holiday for the public sector has been announced...

Find out what it's like for a family fasting during Ramadan?

Earlier in the week, it was announced that public sector workers in the UAE would get at least Thursday, June 14 off for the Eid Al Fitr long weekend.

Based on that, Ramadan, which began on Thursday, May 17, is expected to run for 29 days.

Countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh started observing fast from May 16 this year.

In London, the sun is due to set on Thursday night at 9.19pm.

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The only times during this periodMuslims are allowed to eat ise before daybreak and after sunset.

The federal government has declared Friday, June 15 and Monday 18, as public holidays to mark this year's Id-el Fitr celebration.

When does Ramadan end this year?

They also offer more prayers, contribute more money to the poor and regularly study the Qu'ran.

It's thought that pious behaviour and good deeds can increase a Muslim's spiritual reward, known as thawab, during this period. It's Meethi Eid and its celebrations are characterised by getting together of family and friends, exchange of gifts and communal feasting on meat delicacies as well as deleectable desserts, which make an important part of the festival.

The traditional greeting of "Eid Mubarak" is used by Muslims during the holy festival around the world and you will undoubtedly see it being sent around social media.

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