IRNA Iranian Muslims will celebrate the Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday (June 5) that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, member of the moon-sighting team said Monday.
The date of the religious festivity is announced by Alireza Movahednejad, a member of moon-sighting team operating under Office of the Supreme Leader.
He said that more than 1,...
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iranian Muslims on Saturday celebrated the religious festivity of Eid al-Fitr, marking an end to the holy month of Ramadan by taking part in nationwide prayers.
Saturday was announced to be the Eid al-Fitr after the crescent of the new moon of Shawwal was sighted in the country last night.
Iranians worshippers took part in prayers ...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Millions of Iranians across the country flocked to mosques and other religious centers to mark the holy day of Arafa, which is an important day in the Islamic calendar.
The Arafa Day, which falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic Calendar, is considered a sacred time for Muslims to fast and perform prayers....
The best of deeds in this month [Ramadan] is to restrain oneself from all that Allah, Mighty and Exalted, has prohibited.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
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