The appearance of a new moon, expected tonight, signals the end of Ramadan and the beginning of a new month on the Islamic calendar, Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday of joy and thanksgiving, an occasion when Muslims are encouraged to look, wear and smell their best, according to Aziz Siddiqi, President of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston.
Dressed in their finest outfits Muslims spend Eid morning praying and giving thanks, and the rest of the day, feasting and visiting with family and friends.
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Ramadan is almost at an end!
