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Festivals and Celebrations Islam has two occasions of festival and celebration. Eid ul Fitr - The first Eid commemorates the end of fasting during the month of Ramadhan.
Eid ul Adha - The second Eid festival commemorates the story of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his son at the bequest of his lord. Eid Ul Adha also marks the occasion of the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj the fifth pillar of Islam.
During both Eid festivals Muslims around the world offer special Eid congregational prayers and exchange gifts with families. The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle so unlike the Christian calendar the date for key events and celebrations changes every year. The lunar calendar is on average 11 days shorter than the solar calendar.
Eid ul Adha - The second Eid festival commemorates the story of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his son at the bequest of his lord. Eid Ul Adha also marks the occasion of the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj the fifth pillar of Islam.
During both Eid festivals Muslims around the world offer special Eid congregational prayers and exchange gifts with families. The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle so unlike the Christian calendar the date for key events and celebrations changes every year. The lunar calendar is on average 11 days shorter than the solar calendar.
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