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Fahad Tariq

Eid al-Fitr in Glasgow announced as Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

The date Eid al-Fitr will take place in Glasgow has been announced this evening as Glaswegians prepare to mark the end of Ramadan.

Also known as Eid ul-Fitr, the occasion is the first of the two main festivities in the Muslim calendar and it comes after the end of Ramadan, a month which sees Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.

Today (April 20) was the 29th day of fasting where officials and members of the public search for the sighting of the moon to determine when Eid will be.

READ MORE: Glasgow gears up for chand raat with Eid al-Fitr celebrations including bazaar and henna

Eid al-Fitr is a time for families to get together in prayer as well as exchange gifts and eat plenty of mouth-watering foods following a month of going without food or drink - including water.

Saudi Arabia has announced Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21, and several mosque's in Glasgow have followed suit - including Glasgow Central Mosque.

Glasgow Central Mosque has announced Eid al-Fitr (Glasgow Central Mosque)

Each mosque around the city will have different prayer times so check your local mosque to find out what time Eid prayers will be.

From Glasgow Live, we wish you all a happy Eid Mubarak and a joyous time with your friends and family.

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