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Eid ul-Fitr (Id-ul-Fitr),also called as Eid.It is Muslim holiday that celibrates on the completion of Ramadan. the Islamic holy month of fasting.
The date of Eid ul-Fitr always get changed according to the Islamic calendar.
Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "to break the fast" and so the holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.
During Ramadan month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset everyday for a month.
Most parts of the Southeast Asia celebrated this great occasion of Eid as Hari Rya Aidilfitri.
It is celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
It start after the first sighting of the new moon.
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All Over Indonesia
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Hari Raya literally means 'Celebration Day'.
Muslims in Indonesia,celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world.
Shopping malls and bazaars are filled with people days ahead of Hari Raya,
causing a distinctive festive atmosphere throughout the country.
Many banks, government and private offices are closed for this holiday.
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Special dishes like ketupat, dodol, lemang and other Indo-Malay delicacies are served during this day.
Families begin this Eid morning with a special Prayer also known as Eid Prayer.
This prayer offers a special thanks to god for the strength and discipline received during the holy month of Ramadan.
Muslims people wear new clothes and distribute sweets to mark this auspicious festival
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Wikipedia : Eid ul Fitr
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See the dates on which Eid ul Fitr is celebrated :
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Eid al-Fitr
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| 2005 |
November |
04 |
Friday |
| 2006 |
October |
24 |
Tuesday |
| 2007 |
October |
13 |
Saturday |
| 2008 |
October |
02 |
Thursday |
| 2009 |
September |
21 |
Monday |
| 2010 |
September |
10 |
Friday |
| 2010 |
September |
11 |
Saturday |
| 2011 |
August |
30 |
Tuesday |
| 2011 |
August |
31 |
Wednesday |
| 2012 |
August |
19 |
Sunday |
| 2012 |
August |
20 |
Monday |
| 2013 |
August |
08 |
Thursday |
| 2013 |
August |
09 |
Friday |
| 2014 |
July |
28 |
Monday |
| 2014 |
July |
29 |
Tuesday |
| 2015 |
July |
17 |
Friday |
| 2015 |
July |
18 |
Saturday |
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