Later this afternoon: More than breaking Fast

The Eid al-Fitr, a non-working holiday in the Philippines, is a celebration marking the end of Ramadan, the ninth month in the lunar Islamic calendar considered most holy by Moslems everywhere.

It is believed that the Koran was first revealed by God to the Prophet Mohammad during the ninth month of 610CE, thus Moslems focus on personal reflection and prayer during Ramadan.

Moslems observe three types of worship during Ramadad, namely charity, praying and fasting from dawn to sunset. They abstain from procreation and vices like smoking and try to avoid speaking ill of others.

A common misconception is that the Eid al-Fitr is all about Moslems breaking their fasting. It is that too but, more importantly, Moslems are celebrating in the Eid their having been given the strength to succeed in purifying themselves during the month.

The Eid is a very happy time for Moslems as they gather with friends and families, wear their best dress and share bountiful feasts for their first daylight meal in a month. 

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