Eid al-Fitr

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Find out why Eid al-Fitr is also called the Festival of Breaking Fast

Why Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims

Lahore, Pakistan: Eid al-Fitr

The significance of Bayram in Islam

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Chhattisgarh professor arrested for asking students to offer Namaz on Eid during NSS camp • May 2, 2025, 5:07 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Company raises over RM18,000 in support of B40 community of women tailors • Apr. 30, 2025, 2:07 PM ET (The Star)

Archery enlivens Hari Raya in Brunei • Apr. 28, 2025, 2:37 AM ET (The Star)

Bangladesh eyes Rohingya return, but hurdles remain • Apr. 22, 2025, 8:24 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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Also Known As	ʿĪd al-Fiṭr • al-ʿĪd al-Ṣaghīr • Ramazan Bayramı • Küçük Bayram • Koriteh

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Lahore, Pakistan: Eid al-Fitr

Find out why Eid al-Fitr is also called the Festival of Breaking Fast

Why Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims

The significance of Bayram in Islam

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Ramadan Shawwāl Laylat al-Qadr Eid al-Adha

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