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'''Eid al-Fiṭr''' (Arabic:{{inlineArabic| عيد الفِطر}}) is the first day of the month of [[Shawwal]] and one of the greatest religious holidays in Islamic tradition. "Fitr" means opening and since in this day Muslims break one month of [[fasting]] is called Eid al-Fitr. There are some [[verses]] and [[hadiths]] that mention the importance of this day. Fasting is [[forbidden]] on this day and [[Muslims]] hold [[Eid prayer]]. Paying [[Zakat al-Fitra]] is [[obligatory]] for Muslims on this day. This day is usually followed by official holidays in Islamic countries.