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Eid al-Fitr
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Definition: "Festival of Fast-Breaking," an Islamic holiday that falls at the end of Ramadan

Pronunciation: eed al fitter • (noun)

Also Known As: Eid

Example: On the morning of Eid al-Fitr, we go to the mosque to pray, give in charity, and celebrate the completion of the fast of Ramadan.

Alternate Spellings: Id al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, 'Id, 'Eid

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