SYDNEY – Australian Muslims are gathering at local mosques across the country to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of Ramadan.
The festival is one of the most joyous days on the Islamic calendar and signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of 30 days during which all Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset.
Ramadan is observed worldwide and is a period of prayer, fasting and charity for Muslims and its observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Maha Abdo, chief executive officer of the Australian Muslim Women’s Association, said Eid was a joyous celebration after a month of prayer and discipline.
“Hopefully with a lot of prayers this morning we’ll be able to seek the acceptance of all our worships for the last 29 days,” she said.
