For millions of Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan ends. Saudi Arabia, based on Mecca and Medina, said the two holy locations of Islam, this Sunday at the start of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fasting.
This was followed by Islamic authorities in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, Yemen and Lebanon.
However, some other countries in the region set the beginning to Monday, including Egypt, Oman, Syria and Jordan. The background is that the beginning and end are determined by viewing the new moon.
Fasting is one of the five basic obligations
During the Muslim -fast month make Muslims do without eating, drinking, smoking and sex between sunrise and downfall. Fasting is one of the five basic obligations for Muslims. Children in particular receive gifts and sweets for the so -called Sugar Festival.
According to estimates, there are around 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide. Most of them live in Indonesia, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Source: Krone
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