Muslim communities around the world are getting ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The specific day of celebration varies depending on the observation of the lunar calendar. After a month of fasting, Muslims come together for communal prayers and feasting.
Muslim communities are preparing to end the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate the holiday Eid al-Fitr, but the specific day on which each community celebrates will depend on how its congregation observes the lunar calendar . Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslim s fast from sunrise to sunset, while also putting a greater focus on worship, charity and good deeds.
Muslim leaders, however, said the eclipse and its timing were irrelevant. The eclipse doesn't change the beginning or end of the month of April, Ricci said, and the same rule applies to the month of Ramadan. 'Muslims see as a special occurrence or a special event and there are special prayers that are offered up during the eclipse — that's tradition,' he said. 'But that's separate and apart from Ramadan.
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