Kazakhstan celebrates Eid ul-Fitr today
08:53, 30 August 2011
TANA. August 30. KAZINFORM Kazakhstan's Muslims, along with their fellow believers across the globe, celebrate today Oraza Ait (Eid ul-Fitr), the holiday marking the end of fasting in the Holy month of Ramadan.
Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated for two days. Common greetings during this holiday are the Arabic greeting 'Eid Mubārak ("Blessed Eid") or 'Eid Sa'eed ("Happy Eid"). Muslims are also encouraged on this day to forgive and forget any differences or past animosities that may have occurred with others during the year.