With Ramadan coming to an end, Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer.. It's an occasion for Muslims to show their gratitude to God and give alms to the poor."Everyone's just so excited to be gathering together and looking good and feeling good," said Aisha Rawji, founder of KYNAH, a Los Angeles-based retailer that sells Indian designer clothing.
The estimated 3 to 4 million in the U.S. who celebrate, from African Americans to South Asian immigrants and many more, bring their own social and cultural traditions to the holiday, according toSome Muslim girls and women will get intricate henna tattoos painted on their hands, and others will let kids pop balloons with money or candy inside.
Non-Muslims can greet their celebrating friends and neighbors with the phrase,"Eid Mubarak," which means"blessed Eid" or"blessed holiday" in Arabic.
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