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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEid al-Fitr
/ˌiːd æl ˈfɪt.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An important Islamic religious holiday celebrated worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
"Muslims around the world gather with family and friends to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with special prayers and feasting." - 2
The period of feasting and celebration lasting for one to three days following the final day of Ramadan.
"Children traditionally receive new clothes and monetary gifts known as Eidi during Eid al-Fitr."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Arabic, 'Īd al-Fiṭr translates literally to 'festival of breaking the fast'. The term combines 'īd (meaning festival or recurring celebration) with al-fiṭr (meaning breaking the fast), marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan in the Islamic lunar calendar.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Eid al-Fitr" is said worldwide
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Aïd el-Fitr
Transliteration: /ɛd ɛl fi.tʁ/
"De nombreux musulmans célèbrent l'Aïd el-Fitr avec leurs familles."
Fest des Fastenbrechens
Transliteration: /fɛst dɛs ˈfastn̩ˌbʁɛçn̩s/
"Das Fest des Fastenbrechens markiert das Ende des Ramadan."
ʿĪd al-Fiṭr
Transliteration: /id al ˈfi.tr/
Script: Eid al-Fitr
"La comunità musulmana festeggia l'Eid al-Fitr alla fine del Ramadan."
Aid al-Fitr
Transliteration: /aˈid al ˈfi.tɾ/
"Las familias se reúnen para celebrar el Aid al-Fitr."
Eid al-Fitr
Transliteration: /ˈejd aw ˈfi.tʁi/
"O Eid al-Fitr é uma das principais festividades do islamismo."
ईद-उल-फ़ित्र
Transliteration: eed-ul-fitr
"ईद-उल-फ़ित्र के दिन सभी लोग एक-दूसरे को गले मिलते हैं।"
开斋节
Transliteration: kāizhāijié
"穆斯林在开斋节穿上节日盛装并享用美食。"
이드 알피트르
Transliteration: ideu al-piteu-reu
"무슬림들은 이드 알피트르를 맞아 친지들과 모인다."
イド・アル＝フィトル
Transliteration: ido aru fitoru
"イド・アル＝フィトルはラマダンの終了を祝うお祭りです。"
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