The Rwanda Muslim faithful successfully completed fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan and celebrated Idd-el-Fitr.
Muslims flocked mosques across the country for prayers.
Idd begins after the sighting of a new crescent moon, marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, during which devout Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk.
Idd falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.
Idd also represents the beginning of preparations for the Hajj period which ends with Idd al-Adha that is approximately 70 days after Idd el-Fitr.
Leave a Reply