April 21, EID Al-FITR

 Word of the day: EID.       Celebrated twice a year.      The first is at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting in the Muslim world.  

Eid al-Fitr - which means "festival of the breaking of the fast" - is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a holy month when many adult Muslims fast.         There are two major eids in the Islamic calendar per year – Eid al-Fitr earlier in the year and Eid al-Adha later. Eid al-Fitr is a three-day-long festival and is known as the “Lesser” or “Smaller Eid” when compared to Eid al-Adha, which is four-days-long and is known as the “Greater Eid.”

I found my time in Marrakech extremely eye opening.  Hearing prayer resound throughout the city 5 times a day was very mindful.  It allowed me a moment to 🛑 and be grateful! 


STOP in Arabic


           Walking into Madina in Rabat, the capital!
                           A Marrakech mosque
                     The beautiful tile work
           Intricate ceilings 

Eileen & Hansa overlooking the walled city in Marrakech. A mosque towers in the background

       Sunset in Marrakech, prater is called Maghreb 

  Eid Al-Fire, a day of celebration! Amen! Alleluia!

                                   Jeez Louise!


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