Blog Entry#2.7- Holiday Reasearch (A)

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer: Eid al-Fitr

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer: The holiday will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer: Muslim people celebrate this holiday.

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer: This holiday is celebrated to mark the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan and the start of three-day feast. The significance of this holiday is that it is meant to increase spiritual devotion.

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

Answer: This holiday is celebrated by many Muslims waking up early in the morning to pray. Then they wear their best clothing, decorate their homes, forgive wrong doings and give money to the poor. They prepare special foods and invite family and friends . Cards and gifts are exchanged and children receive presents.

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/eid-al-fitr