For every Muslims, Ramzan and Eid al-Fitr are two important occasions that begin and end with the siting of new moon. Ending the holy month of Ramazan, India is now gearing up to celebrate the holy festival of Eid-al-Fitr.

In the Hijrah lunar calendar, Ramadan is the ninth and considered the most blessed month of the year. The appearance of the new moon signals the first day of Ramadan and after completing 29 days of fasting on that night, the religious leaders set out for another moon sighting.

On Tuesday, the new moon was not seen from various parts of the country. Hence, the Darul Ifta (Fatwah Council) declared Eid al-Fitr on July 6, which ends 30 days of fasting.

Fasting is an act of worship and one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims start fasting by sincere intention and abstaining from any kind of food or liquid from dawn

A fasting person should refrain from activities like playing video games, engaging in gossips, becoming angry or getting physical. Practically, a fasting person strives to overcome his ego and personal desires, and replace it with activities that merit rewards. Muslims are asked to pray Sunnah, aim to finish reading the entire Koran, giving out charity and taking care the needs of other people.

Ramadan is full of sacrifices but most loved by the Muslims. During this break there fast which is called Iftar after one completes his day of sacrifice and putting in control his personal desire over Ibadah (worship).

Ramzan is also an occasion for reunion and renewal of relationships. Friends and well-wishers get together and share iftar meals.

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By M. Divya Shri