ISLAMABAD: Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated across the Muslim world with similar religious aspects and rituals but the cultural traditions and festivities vary between Muslim nations.
In Pakistan, the spirit of Eid following Ramadan is celebrated beginning with congressional prayers and most Pakistanis prefer to offer Eid prayers at the largest mosque in their respective city. This is the only similarity as what comes next is indigenous to Pakistan’s tradition for celebrating one of the most auspicious holidays in Islam.
Arab News shows the basic step by step routine in this video of Eid most Pakistanis have followed for decades.
Eid al-Fitr tradition in Pakistan
Eid al-Fitr tradition in Pakistan
- Three-days-long Eid holidays follow marking the end of Ramadan.
- People dress in vibrant traditional outfits while women sport henna and wear colorful bangles on wrists.