ONCE again we rejoice at the approaching Eid, the climax of the heightened spirituality and exuberant brotherly bonds brought about by a month-long fasting. During Eid, all Muslims will embrace and compliment each other with love, compassion and warmth, praise God and pray for the whole Islamic world together. Those who hadnt spoken to each other previously will make up and hug, the poor will be helped, the elderly will be shown great respect, and the children will jump with joy with all the small allowances, treats and toys they are offered. We will be rewarded with the happy and bright smiles on the faces of our brothers and sisters, who will visit us in their finest looks, and witness the excitement as we return the favour.
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