Muslims of Kazakhstan celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Oraza Ait
Photo credit: Maxat Shagyrbayev/Kazinform

Muslims of Kazakhstan celebrate today, April 10 Eid al-Fitr, also known as Oraza Ait, Kazinform News Agency reports.

Eid al-Fitr is one of the major holidays that marks the end of the Ramadan fast.

The tradition of Eid al-Fitr was started in Medina in 624 by the prophet Muhammad. The most popular greeting on Eid-al-Fitr is “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Eid).

Eid al-Fitr is marked with prayers and festivities that include family visits, and gatherings.

This year Ramadan began on March 11 and ended on April 9. Laylat-al-Qadr, a peaceful night, as mentioned in the Qur'an, fell on the night of April 5.

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