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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Local Islam organisations have begun their drive of donating to the needy and vulnerable ahead of Eid celebrations.<\/b><\/p>\n

Humanity First Eswatini, is one of those organisations, on Friday, April 21, they distributed 63 food parcels to families. Today marks the end of Ramadan, which is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.<\/p>\n

It is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by a period of fasting, considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.<\/p>\n

The Muslim community in Eswatini delivering donations. Picture: Supplied.<\/p>\n

These are five principles which Muslims believe are compulsory acts ordered by Allah: the other pillars are faith, prayer, charity and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.<\/p>\n

Ramadan started on Wednesday, March 22, and will finish on the evening of Friday 21 April. According to Islam.org, Eid takes place at the end of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

The name \u201cEid al-Fitr\u201d translates as \u201cthe festival of the breaking of the fast\u201d.<\/p>\n

Like the beginning of Ramadan, Eid begins with the first sighting of the new moon. Before Eid prayers, every Muslim is obliged to donate to a charity, called Zakat al-Fitr, to help feed the poor.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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