Followed by excitement was the most anticipated event of all: Eid-ul-Fitr, beginning at the first sight of the new moon. This is when the month of Ramadan came to a close. It lasted a total of three days and was most definitely my favorite part. It was celebrated with an extravagant feast in the middle of the day as the final breaking of the fast. The holiday was filled with family and friend reunions, new clothing, and gifts for the children. Everyone's homes were decorated and there were all kinds of festivities in the streets. I dressed in my best clothes in those special days, spent time at the mosque for prayer, and thanked the Lord for giving me the strength to survive my first Ramadan, with a newfound sense of self-control that never would have been discovered without living this experience.
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