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Discuss three different types of cultures on eid celebrations.

Universal:
Eid is a day of celebration for Muslims all around the world.

1. Wake up early in the morning . 2. Eat something sweet for breakfast because it's part of tradition. custard, halwa puri, falooda, cookies with milk, and sweet verrmicelli in milk. 3. Attend the Eid prayer. Also, listen to the imam's sermon. 4. Get your family and friends together at your house or go to someone else's if they invited you. 5. Exchange presents between one another.

For Eid-al-Fitr

1. Give zakaat

For Eid-al-Adha

1. Sacrifice an animal(preferably sheep, but can also be camel, cow, or goat). It doesn't matter if they're non-Muslim. You have to be courteous, and it's valued in tradition. If you can't sacrifice an animal, send money to poor countries wher the animal can be sacrificed and the meat distributed to the poor there. Remember there are people for whom meat is a luxury beyond their means.

General:
Europe and America Muslims living in Western and European countries no doubt miss the Eid festivities back home but that doesn't dampen their spirits nor their celebrations. Muslims living in these regions usually skip breakfast and go straight for Eid prayers. After the prayers and sermon, they have a huge feast with family and friends. Due to the increasingly active work lifestyle of these countries and the fact these are predominantly non-Muslim regions, it is also very common to see

people going straight to work or school after Eid and they celebrate as a family over the weekend. Middle East - Egypt Eid Ul Adha is more commonly known as Eid el-Kibr in Egypt. The day starts off the same; Eid Prayers followed by a sermon which is then followed by family gatherings and a huge feast. The people of Egypt donate Qurbani meat very generously. The wealthy as well as numerous charity organisations give Qurbani meat and other food necessities to all those in need in order to honour the Sunna of Prophet Ibrahim. South Asia - Pakistan Eid-Ul-Adha is a 4 day religious holiday in Pakistan. On the day of Eid, all shops are closed and people spend most of the day in prayer in the morning followed by performing the Qurbani festivities in the afternoon and evening. Families start gathering together during the day and at night, they have a nice family dinner. They exchange gifts and some lucky children even get some spending money!

Particular:
School is shut down for three days, and girls stay home and celebrate with their families. In the morning on Eid, male family members offer the Eid prayer in a mosque or public place. Everyone then puts on fancy new clothes especially bought for the occasion. They go out and visit relatives and friends, greeting them with Eid Mubarak and exchanging embraces. Giving gifts and donating to the poor are important parts of the holiday. Children look forward to receiving Eidi, the traditional gift of money. They also love going shopping with their parents and getting new outfits to wear. Eid is the time of year when the Hoshyar Foundation provides new school uniforms to students. For many village children, the uniform is the nicest set of clothes they possess. They wear their uniform with pride and feel happy to own such good clothes. As much as they relish receiving, children also learn the value of giving. Eid is the most common occasion for performing Zakat, or donation to charity. Families distribute food, clothing, or money to those who are less fortunate in their neighborhood. Children make small gifts by hand and present them to the needy. Eid is a joyous occasion because it marks the successful conclusion of the month of Ramadan (or Ramzan). During this month, Muslim adults observe a fast between sunrise and sunset. They are absorbed in prayer and reflection during the day. After the sun sets, they break their fast with a communal meal known as Iftar. At the end of the month when the new moon is finally sighted, the fasting is officially over and Eid begins. Traditional sweet dishes and other festive foods are an integral part of Eid. The rich fare is enjoyed by everyone, but particularly loved by children. Just as they are indulged with cash on

Eid, children are generously offered food in all the homes they visit. The abundance of food, love, and merriment on Eid wins kids over completely.

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