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Rabat – Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced today that the country will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the first day of Shawwal on April 10.
The announcement came following the sighting of the crescent moon which took place today.
Shawwal is the tenth month in the Islamic calendar and its first day marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Around the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, thousands of worshipers assemble to celebrate the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, which is marked by the official new moon sighting.
Children in Egypt have a holiday ritual of visiting their neighbors before Eid celebrations. They are also often given new outfits for the occasion.
On the first day of Eid, Muslims around the world head to mosques in the morning to perform the Eid rituals. This involves dhikr (God remembrance through the reciting of phrases), praying, sermon, and invocation.
Afterwards, families gather to congratulate each other and have the morning breakfast also known as Iftar. Various Egyptian dishes are cooked, most notably the “Kahk.” These are cookies coated in powdered sugar and filled with nuts.
In the final few days of Ramadan, one can witness crowded scenes and long lines for those hungry for Kahk at multiple Egyptian bakeries.
Public places such as parks, gardens, and beaches are often busier on the first day of Eid. Cruises on the River Nile are popular day trips for many people.
In Egypt, families visit and greet visitors on the first day of Eid ul-Fitr, while the last two days are devoted to excursions and hangouts.
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