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Id-Ul-Fitr
is celebrated by the Muslim inhabitants of Lakshadweep at a
time when the new moon appears after the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan symbolizes the period of fasting during which the
followers of Islam faith devoid themselves from any kind of
delectable dishes. Also pronounced as Eid-Ul-Fitr, the
festival is followed by the Lakshadweep people by making
various local cuisines.
The island of Lakshadweep is populated by a large number of
Muslim communities. The religious customs, festivals and
other social rituals of the island reflect the influence of
Islam faith. Since a major share of people in |
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Lakshadweep follow the Islam faith, hence the are quite
popular in the place.
Id-Ul-Fitr is one of the biggest festivals of Lakshadweep in
which every single person of the island take part with
sufficient energy and vigor. The day starts with recitation
of holy sermons in the various mosques of Lakshadweep. As
the day progresses, the womenfolk of Lakshadweep start
preparing a lip-smacking variety of food items. Later, these
items are exchanged between the neighbors of Lakshadweep as
a symbol of love and brotherhood.
The whole festival of Id-Ul-Fitr connotes to the devotion
and respect of the Muslim followers who maintain a
month-long fast to commemorate the good deeds of the great
prophets of the past ages. Not only in Lakshadweep, but the
whole of India is known to celebrate Id-Ul-Fitr with as much
enthusiasm as the Islamic sects. In fact, such is the
popularity of the festival that national holiday has been
declared on Id-Ul-Fitr by the Government of India .
Id-Ul-Fitr truly add a piously vibrant dimension to the
festivals of Lakshadweep.
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