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Id-ul-Fitr means the 'festival of breaking the fast'. The fast of Ramadhan is broken with special prayers and festivities known as 'Lebaran' in Indonesia. 'Fitr' is deriving from the word 'fatar' meaning 'breaking'. Another connotation suggests that it is derived from fitrah or 'alms'. Some muslims believe that fitr comes from fitrat meaning 'nature' and Id-ul-Fitr is the celebration of God's magnanimity in providing nature to man. Celebrated on the first day of the new moon in Shawwal, it marks the end of Ramadhan.
In the morning everyone takes a bath , wears new or clean clothes, applies perfume, eats dates or some other sweeet before walking to the mosque for Id prayers. Some of Men wear white clothes because white symbolizes purity and austerity. On this day, according to the Quran, Allah has intended a dole for every Muslim who is free and is in possession of alms worthy capital. this Id-ul-Fitr alms are given to the poor on Id-ul-Fitr.
The 30-day fast is broken on Id-ul-Fitr with sumptuous feasts which people embrace each other three times, as is laid down in the Quran. People then go for Id get together and socializing. Some people visit cemeteriesand have some pray. This is perhaps to honor their ancestors and to be with their spirits. To a devout Muslim, Id is a time to forget all past grievances.
