Eid al Fitr is one of the most important religious festivals of Kabul, and it is celebrated with great dedication and devotion. Eid al Fitr is one of the most important Muslim Festivals and has a significance of its own. Eid al Fitr, which is celebrated during the first three days of the month of Shawal, signifies the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The celebrations of Eid al Fitr begin with the first glance of the moon at the last day of the previous month.
Eid al Fitr in Kabul
Eid al Fitr celebrations in Kabul deserve a special mention. Eid al Fitr is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Kabul. With the onset of Eid, people first observe
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prayers in the mosques and forward their thankfulness to Islam. This is followed by colorful and vibrant celebrations throughout Kabul. People forget all their worry and anxieties and join in the celebrations. Everybody seems to be soaked in the festive mood. Eid is the time for shopping, meeting friends, family gatherings, decorations and feasting. After a full month of fasting, Muslim celebrates this festival by consuming different types of food. Ramadan is believed to wash away the Muslims of all their sins. So, Eid al Fitr is also a way of celebrating the newly achieved purity of the entire Muslim community.
Celebration of Eid al Fitr in Kabul continues for three consecutive days, when there is warmth and happiness in the air.
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