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Episode 62: Islamic Holidays #10: Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the culmination of the massive achievement of Ramadan. In this episode I offer some points on how to really make the most of this special day. Enjoy!
Episode Notes
Hadith Mentioned
Fasting is suspended between heavens and earth (weak, Suyuti in his Jami Saghir)
Giving life to the eve of Eid (Ibn Maja)
Friday is an eid (Ibn Majah)
Exchange gifts so that you may love one another (Bukhari Adab Mufrad)
The day of Eid is prize day (Tabarani)
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