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Aidilfitri is celebrated
by millions of Muslims
across the world. It marks
the end of the Islamic
holy month of Ramadan
and the beginning of
a newmonth,
Syawal
.
Across the world, people
celebrate Aidilfitri in
their own unique ways.
The basic principles and
traditions are still very
much similar in every
country but what make
it special are the local
elements infused into the
holy celebration.
Aidilfitri
S
ome
countries serve tra-
ditional food while others
include modern additions
like cakes and desserts.
Morning prayers are the
same everywhere but for people of some
countries, it is a norm for it to be held
in an open space instead of the mosque.
Family members gather in the morning
of Aidilftri. It is all about seeking for
forgiveness for all the wrongdoings even
though in some countries these family
gatherings are sometimes turned into
charity drives and even egg fights!
Here are some of the beautiful cus-
toms and traditions of the Aidilfitri
celebration around the world.
Food Is Served!
Food is front and centre of just about any
celebration including Aidilfitri. Familiar
traditional food like
Beef Rendang
(spicy
Around The World
W o r d s :
H a n n e f E s q u a n d e r
Aidilfitri is a celebration
of faith and forgiveness
Morning prayers held outdoor to
accommodate huge numbers of people