<h5>What is Eid?</h5><p>Eid is a festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Muslims are people who follow the religion of Islam. There are two types of Eid - Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. And they are both called Eid, in short, and that is what creates a lot of confusion! Even with the same name, they are celebrated differently. Let’s see what makes them different from each other.</p><h5>The Two Eids.</h5><p>First comes Eid al-Fitr. This happens after a long month of fasting called Ramadan. But Ramadan has its own rules! Those keeping a fast can only eat and drink after the sun sets and before the sun rises the next morning. This helps them feel closer to God. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of an entire month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr was on the 22nd of April this year.</p><p>The second is Eid al-Adha; the festival of sacrifice. During this festival, families that can afford to buy the meat of a properly sacrificed animal (mostly a sheep or goat) share it with the poor, and friends and neighbours, usually in the form of tasty biryani. Eid al-Adha is on the 29th of June this year.</p><p>Did you know that the date of Eid changes every year? This is because of the shifting dates of the lunar calendar that is followed in Islam.</p><h5>How is Eid celebrated?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/how-muslims-around-the-world-celebrate-eid%2F31452918267_83c13bda10_h%20(1).jpg?alt=media&amp;token=8ecca512-fd70-44dd-b82f-833070bfb912"><figcaption>Yummy mutton biryani. Photo by Behrouz Biryani / CC BY-SA 2.0.</figcaption></figure><p>On both Eids, there are some common themes and practices. One such theme is gratitude. Eid is celebrated to thank Allah (the Arabic word for God) for his blessings. Eid is also a time to visit friends, old and new, to exchange gifts and wear brand-new clothes. And who can forget, the grand feast that follows!</p><p>I hope you brought napkins because this is the most mouth-watering part of Eid! Delicious snacks are made for all, some of which include samosas and kebabs and veggie or chicken pakoras. This is followed by a rich main course of potato or chicken curry and lamb stew. The lavish feast ends with delectable desserts like halwa or seviyan.</p><h5>What is the story behind Eid?</h5><p>The fun part of festivals is learning the old stories and tales of why we celebrate them. Eid is celebrated because Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, God revealed the first verses of their holy book, the Quran, to their spiritual leader, Prophet Mohammed.</p><h5>Do children have to fast as well?</h5><p>Only healthy adults are required to fast during Ramadan. Children aren't expected to fast. Some kids often want to practice fasting since all the elders around them do so as well. Fasting and then breaking the fast on Eid brings people together. Ask your classmates and friends if they keep a fast during Ramadan!</p><h5>How can I be respectful towards my Muslim friends during Ramadan?</h5><p>Even though not eating for most of the day can strip us of our energy, Muslims usually don’t avoid work or school only because they are fasting. So if one of our fasting friends feels weak, we should be helpful and kind to them.</p><p>You can also ask your friends how their family celebrates Eid in their home and learn more about their traditions and beliefs! And don’t forget to wish your friends Eid Mubarak if you already haven’t!</p>

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