Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, andEid al-Adhahappens at the end of the yearly pilgrimage season. Because the Islamic calendar isn’t a solar calendar but a lunar one, the day on which this holiday falls can vary according to the year. This is compounded by the fact that the ...
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. While there may be some variations in traditions and customs depending on the cou...
Eid ul-Fitr translates as the Festival of Breaking the Fast as it marks the end of the Ramadan fasting period. In fact, the Qur’an forbids fasting on Eid ul-Fitr. Eid ul-Fitr is also called the Sweet Eid or Sugar Feast because it features a large variety of sweet dishes. In the ...
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Where is it celebrated? Malaysia(Federal public holiday)Singapore(National holiday) Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a holiday celebrated inIndonesia,Malaysia,Singapore, thePhilippines, andBrunei, and it marks the end ofRamadan. During the month of Ramadan, fasting occurs from dawn to dusk, and on this da...
The quick way is to cut it into cubes, steam it, then roll it in steamed shredded coconut. The texture and taste are almost like eating onde-onde, chewy but less sweet. *we like our onde-onde filled with lots of gula melaka inside* ...
comes from all over the world and it is precisely this diversity that is our greatest strength. We feel our personnel policy should reflect the culturally diverse nature of our employees. Why take time off for Christmas when you would rather celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan?
is a holiday festival known as Buddha Day that begins on the day of the fullmooninMayand is considered the most sacred holiday toBuddhistsall over the world. It was on this day that the Buddha obtained enlightenment, and it was also on this day that the Buddha died at the age of 80....
The Jewish religious festival Lag B’Omer, also known as Lag BaOmer, is celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer count and is considered a minor holiday. It marks the 33rd day out of the 49 days betweenPassoverandShavuot. Significantly, it is the only day during the Omer when Jewish ...