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[[File:Eid al-fitr prayer lead by Imam Khamenei - 2013.jpg|thumbnail|Eid al-Fitr prayer, Tehran, 2013]] | [[File:Eid al-fitr prayer lead by Imam Khamenei - 2013.jpg|thumbnail|Eid al-Fitr prayer lead by [[Ayatollah Khamenei]], Tehran, 2013]] | ||
Eid al-Fiṭr (Arabic: عيد الفِطر) is on the first day of [[Shawwal]]. This is one of the most important [[Eid]]s of Muslims which is usually followed by official holidays in Islamic countries. Fasting is forbidden on this day and Muslims hold [[Eid prayer]]. Paying [[Zakat al-Fitra]] is obligatory for Muslims on this day. In Iran, it was passed by the parliament and approved by Guardian Council in 2011 that the day of Eid and the day after it will be holiday. | Eid al-Fiṭr (Arabic: عيد الفِطر) is on the first day of [[Shawwal]]. This is one of the most important [[Eid]]s of Muslims which is usually followed by official holidays in Islamic countries. Fasting is forbidden on this day and Muslims hold [[Eid prayer]]. Paying [[Zakat al-Fitra]] is obligatory for Muslims on this day. In Iran, it was passed by the parliament and approved by Guardian Council in 2011 that the day of Eid and the day after it will be holiday. | ||