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By Amina Nazarli

The holy month of Ramadan, which started on June 6, has today ended and Muslims all over the world are marking the Eid Al-Fitr festival.

The Eid al-Fitr prayers in all mosques of Azerbaijan were performed in the early morning of July 6.

Caucasian Muslims Office head, Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade lead the festive prayers in Tezepir mosque.

Ramadan involves fasting, which is one of the Five Pillars of the religion of Islam and one of the highest forms of Islamic worship.

During Ramadan lasting for 30 days, followers of Islam do not eat or drink or smoke from sunrise to sunset to test their patience and ability to overcome temptations. The people who fast feel happy, blessed and morally appeased.

Ramadan teaches the faithful to love Allah, and of huge importance across the Islamic world to test their will and patience, and to be wiser and more honest.

Ramadan, also known as the “Sultan of Eleven Months,” brings worshippers closer together around one table, and teaches them love for God, love for life as presented by God to each being, and to share both material and moral wealth.

The holiday marking the end of Ramadan is time of gratitude and festivity, when many observe the holiday in their own ways across the globe.

Traditionally, Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated for two days in Azerbaijan and is an official holiday.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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