{"id":181,"date":"2020-05-21T12:01:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T04:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=181"},"modified":"2021-08-16T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T06:49:41","slug":"eid-al-fitr-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/culture-tradition\/eid-al-fitr-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"From Turkey to Iceland: Celebrating Eid al-Fitr around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-259\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-259 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"1200\"  height=\"675\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/celebrating-eid-al-fitr-around-the-world.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/celebrating-eid-al-fitr-around-the-world.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/celebrating-eid-al-fitr-around-the-world-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/celebrating-eid-al-fitr-around-the-world-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/celebrating-eid-al-fitr-around-the-world-768x432.jpg 768w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@pixabay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eid al\u2013Fitr is an important celebration for Muslims at the end of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/culture-tradition\/ramadan-what-muslims-around-the-world-eat-to-break-their-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ramadan<\/a>.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the fasting month, this religious occasion is celebrated in the presence of family and friends with a myriad of color and mouth\u2013watering traditional foods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Traditionally, this &#8220;Festival of Breaking the Fast&#8221; lasts for three days and is marked by Muslim communities coming together to honor this religious occasion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festivities begin with morning cleansing known as &#8220;ghusl&#8221;. This is the process of washing the body to rid it of spiritual impurities. After that, Muslims put on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islamicfinder.org\/news\/how-muslims-around-the-world-dress-up-for-eid-ul-fitr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finest clothing<\/a>. Dressing differs all around the world and, depending on likeness, what Muslims wear on Eid al\u2013Fitr can differ in color, shape, and style. In certain countries, women also adorn their hands with intricate henna patterns to mark this holy event. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-184 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Henna patterns during Eid al\u2013Fitr\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1282\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Eid-al-fitr-Henna-Patterns-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Eid-al-fitr-Henna-Patterns-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Eid-al-fitr-Henna-Patterns-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Eid-al-fitr-Henna-Patterns-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Eid-al-fitr-Henna-Patterns-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Eid-al-fitr-Henna-Patterns-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@vladvictoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vladislav Vasnetsov<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Families then head to their local mosques for their morning prayers. Before these morning prayers, Muslims are encouraged to partake in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islamic-relief.org\/zakat\/zakat-al-fitr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">zakat al\u2013fitr<\/a>. Every adult Muslim is encouraged to donate their excess food and provide alms to those who are in need.<\/p>\n<p>The festivities truly begin after morning prayers as families go about visiting their family and friends. A luxurious and delicious spread of food, snacks, and desserts are often shared amongst each other. Check out our article on unique and delectable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/culture-tradition\/ramadan-what-muslims-around-the-world-eat-to-break-their-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ramadan foods<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The process of ghusl, morning prayers, zakat al\u2013fitr, and visiting is common practice for Muslims everywhere. Apart from these practices, unique traditions and customs are present amongst individual Muslim communities all around the world. From Turkey to Iceland, come with us to explore these differences.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"turkey\">Turkey<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-270\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-270 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Celebrating Eid al\u2013Fitr in Turkey\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1270\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Turkey.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Turkey.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Turkey-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Turkey-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Turkey-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Turkey-1536x1016.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@burak-karaduman-712806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burak Karaduman<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Turkish Eid al\u2013Fitr celebrations are marked by sunny beaches! Yes, you read that right! Many Turks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hurriyetdailynews.com\/crowds-flock-to-istanbul-beaches-during-eid-al-fitr-holiday-114827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flock to the beach<\/a> during the Eid al\u2013Fitr holiday to take advantage of the hot weather. With Muslims making up close to 98% of the population in Turkey, many families travel to different provinces to visit relatives during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.<\/p>\n<p>So where does a visit to the beach come in? Other than visiting family on the first day of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Muslims in Turkey also make use of the second and third day to lounge by the inviting waters of the sea. Fishing, swimming, and other fun\u2013filled activities ensue at these sandy coasts as family and friends take advantage of the long public holiday to rest and relax.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"singapore\">Singapore<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-271\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-271 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Celebrating Eid al\u2013Fitr in Singapore\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1272\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Singapore.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Singapore.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Singapore-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Singapore-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Singapore-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Singapore-1536x1018.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@kin-pastor-251088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kin Pastor<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the sunny island of Singapore, one of the highlights of the Eid al\u2013Fitr celebrations is the explosion of colors lighting up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsingapore.com\/festivals-events-singapore\/cultural-festivals\/hari-raya-aidilfitri\/\">Geylang Serai area<\/a>. One of Singapore&#8217;s oldest Malay settlements, Geylang Serai has been the center of Eid al\u2013Fitr celebrations for Muslims living in Singapore. A spectacular display of lights illuminates the streets of Geylang Serai each year. We&#8217;ve heard these displays can feature over 50 different types of light and visual installations, all depicting a kaleidoscope of lively color.<\/p>\n<p>Geylang Serai is also home to the annual Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar. Food is definitely the center of attraction at the bazaar, which features over a hundred food vendors that serve up gloriously divine traditional Malay foods. Over the last several years, vendors have also been serving Instagram\u2013worthy foods like bubble\u2013tea desserts and flaming marshmallows on a stick. A feast for the eyes and a treat for the belly!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"iceland\">Iceland<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-272\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-272 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Celebrating Eid al\u2013Fitr in Iceland\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1280\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Iceland.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Iceland.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Iceland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Iceland-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Iceland-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Iceland-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@rudolf-kirchner-278171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rudolf Kirchner<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The celebration of Eid al\u2013Fitr in Iceland is by far the most unique on this list. That said, while the community is <a href=\"https:\/\/icelandmonitor.mbl.is\/news\/politics_and_society\/2015\/03\/26\/iceland_s_islam_converts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certainly growing<\/a>, Muslims still remain a minority of the Icelandic population.<\/p>\n<p>Leading up to the celebration Eid al\u2013Fitr, Muslims in Iceland also partake in the dusk\u2013to\u2013dawn fast during Ramadan. In the peak of summer, the sun remains up in the sky for a longer time than usual, the sun setting at midnight and returning two hours later. This means that Muslims living in Iceland are required to fast up to 22 hours a day. While this sounds like a very challenging feat, Islamic scholars and experts have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2018\/05\/22\/how-muslims-observe-ramadan-in-the-land-of-the-midnight-sun.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offered an alternative<\/a> to those who live in the land of the midnight sun. Icelandic Muslims can choose to break their fast based on the timings of sunrise and sunset from the nearest country, or observe Saudi Arabia&#8217;s timezone.<\/p>\n<p>Eid al\u2013Fitr is celebrated in one of the few mosques in Reykjav\u00edk, the capital of Iceland. Guests who visit the mosque come armed with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandreview.com\/news\/muslims-iceland-celebrate-eid-al-fitr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">international buffet of mouth\u2013watering foods<\/a>, including foods from Indonesian, Egyptian and Eritrean cuisines to celebrate this holy and joyous occasion. Much to the delight of the children, the little ones wear their best clothes and exchange gifts with fellow friends and family members.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"egypt\">Egypt<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-273\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-273 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Celebrating Eid al\u2013Fitr in Egypt\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1280\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Egypt.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Egypt.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Egypt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Egypt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Egypt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-Egypt-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@andreea-ch-371539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andreea Ch<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Egypt, Eid al\u2013Fitr celebrations are marked by the cheerful spirit of visiting older family members after morning prayers at the mosque. Often, elders give a small token of money to the younger ones in the family.<\/p>\n<p>With family get\u2013togethers being the focus of the festivities, many Egyptians flock to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egypttoday.com\/Article\/1\/71252\/Where-Egyptians-spend-1st-day-of-Eid-al-Fitr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public gardens and zoos<\/a> to celebrate the occasion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egypttoday.com\/Article\/9\/73754\/In-pics-Giza-Zoo-prepares-for-Eid-al-Adha-visitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giza Zoo<\/a> is one of the most popular locations for families, with the zoo planning ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations to welcome throngs of families who come to view the animals and more importantly, spend well\u2013earned time with each other.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"new-zealand\">New Zealand<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-274\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-274 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Celebrating Eid al\u2013Fitr in New Zealand\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1280\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-New-Zealand.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-New-Zealand.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-New-Zealand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-New-Zealand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-New-Zealand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Celebrating-Eid-al\u2013Fitr-in-New-Zealand-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@ketan-kumawat-215630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ketan Kumawat<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eid al\u2013Fitr festivities in Auckland begin with the usual rituals of morning prayers and cleansing. After that, Eden Park opens its doors to the bi\u2013annual Eid Day, a fun\u2013filled event filled with activities for everyone. The festival at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianweekender.co.nz\/Pages\/ArticleDetails\/7\/3339\/New-Zealand\/Eden-Park-hosts-second-Free-Muslim-Eid-Celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eden Park<\/a> features all sorts of carnival fun including mechanical bulls, human foosball, and a variety of food vendors selling delectable delights from around the region.<\/p>\n<p>While Eid Day is a great time for families and friends to celebrate the occasion together, it also serves as an important event for visitors from all walks of life to learn and embrace the Muslim community during this special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">About TourHero<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TourHero is a social travel platform that enables you to travel with like-minded people and fall in love with the journey. 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