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Muslims around the world are coming together to pray and eat sweet foods. They are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of RamadanThe ninth month of the Islamic year, during which Muslims are required to fast from dawn until dusk..

Ramadan is the name for the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan, which started on 22 March this year, Muslims do not eat or drink anything during daylight. This is known as fasting.

Now the month is coming to an end. During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims celebrate the new month by praying, giving gifts and holding feasts.

Many religions have feast days.

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But feasting is not just about food. They also bring people together, to cook, to talk and to share ideas.

Yes! Feasts have been a part of history for a long time. Now, many people do not take part in feasts. We should have more of them to bring people together.

No! We do not need to eat lots of food at once, especially when many cultures already throw away so much.

Ramadan - The ninth month of the Islamic year, during which Muslims are required to fast from dawn until dusk.