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Muslims Around The World Share What Eid Al-Fitr Means To Them

Muslims Around The World Share What Eid al-Fitr Means To Them
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Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a holy day that comes at the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is a day of merriment and thanksgiving marked by gatherings with friends and family, preparing sweet delicacies, wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts and putting up lights.

Huffington Post editors around the world asked what Eid means to Muslims and non-Muslims alike using the hashtag #MyEid2015. Scroll below to read readers' responses.

"It's a time for reflection and starting fresh. Its a time to rejoice with family and friends. But also remembering those who dont have enough. Its a time to count our blessings while also giving charity to those who dont only fast for the month, but they must fast for the whole year not by choice but bcoz they r not as blessed as others. Fasting teaches us empathy for those." - Umm Maria, Facebook

"It gives us the opportunity to get closer to God in various recent works of charity to the poor and by doing prayers imposed and enacted." -Yasser EdenPark, Facebook

"A moment of happiness and joy shared with family and friends, Muslim or not." - Yahya Mohamed Sidi, Facebook

"It means a celebration with family and friends after one month fasting, trying to be a better person in all aspects (health, spiritual, manner)." -- mai_michan, Instagram