EID AL-FITR

Saudi Begins Extended Eid Al-Fitr Holiday as Massive Celebrations Planned

King Salman
An extended Eid Al-Fitr holiday began in Saudi Arabia and most other Arab countries on Sunday, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will also start the holiday on Sunday, but Oman starts the holiday on Monday, according to reports.

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