Muslim worshippers attended Friday prayers for Eid al-Fitr (Aid al-Fitr), the holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi. teleSUR
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00:00 In India, thousands of devotees gathered at the Jama Masjid in Delhi on Thursday to offer
00:05 prayers on the occasion of the Eid Al-Fitr, a two- or three-day holiday at the end of
00:11 the Muslim holiday fasting month of Ramadan, one of the two main Islamic holidays.
00:17 The main celebration was held at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi, where the faithful
00:22 performed special prayers to bid farewell to Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting,
00:27 prayer and reflection.
00:29 The end of the fasting festivals represent a moment of joy, gratitude and union among
00:34 Muslim families, who represent 14% of India's 1.4 billion inhabitants at present, being
00:41 the largest minority group in the Hindu-majority nation.
00:44 During the Eid Al-Fitr, most people travel to visit each other in the city or out of
00:49 town, and children are given new clothes and spending money for the occasion.
00:58 Now let's review some facts about the Eid Al-Fitr festival that marks the end of the
01:02 fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims.
01:05 The Eid is determined according to the observation of the crescent moon.
01:09 In Ramadan, fasting begins at dawn after the last meal before sunrise.
01:13 The fast is broken at sunset by eating sweet dates and water.
01:18 Meanwhile, the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations last between two and four days.
01:23 Believers surrounded by friends and family pray and eat traditional sweets.
01:27 In 2024, Ramadan took place between March 11 to April 9 in most Islamic countries.
01:34 But Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Arab Emirates ended Eid Al-Fitr on April 10 due to the crescent
01:40 moon was not being visible on April 8 in those countries.
01:45 Arab leaders led the first day of Eid Al-Fitr prayers on Wednesday, calling for regional
01:50 peace.
01:51 And during daylight hours in Ramadan, Muslims are not supposed to insult, lie, criticize
01:57 each other, have sex, smoke tobacco as main actions to be closer to God.