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the primary message of the Ramadan fast and the festival that
follows, is a victory which brings us into clearer spiritual knowl-
edge and understanding. Muslims gather together on the blessed
day of the Festival of Fastbreaking to give praise and thanks to
Allah for the Holy Qur'an. The Light of Revelation given to Pro-
phet Muhammad brings the world into full understanding of
the life that Allah ordained for us. We thank Allah for providing
guidance designed to unite man on the principles of justice, peace,
equality, devotion to One God, and the doing of good to our
fellow man.
While celebrating the great 'Id festivals a Muslim attends the
Islamic prayer.221 He is also enjoined to remember and help his less
fortunate brothers and sisters through the giving of charity. On
the occasion of the Festival of Fastbreaking Muslims are required
to pay a tax known as Sadaqatul Fitr.222 This tax was organized
during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad sgj, and it is imposed on
every individual who can afford it, whether they are male or
female, young or old (tax for the young must be paid by a parent).
follows, is a victory which brings us into clearer spiritual knowl-
edge and understanding. Muslims gather together on the blessed
day of the Festival of Fastbreaking to give praise and thanks to
Allah for the Holy Qur'an. The Light of Revelation given to Pro-
phet Muhammad brings the world into full understanding of
the life that Allah ordained for us. We thank Allah for providing
guidance designed to unite man on the principles of justice, peace,
equality, devotion to One God, and the doing of good to our
fellow man.
While celebrating the great 'Id festivals a Muslim attends the
Islamic prayer.221 He is also enjoined to remember and help his less
fortunate brothers and sisters through the giving of charity. On
the occasion of the Festival of Fastbreaking Muslims are required
to pay a tax known as Sadaqatul Fitr.222 This tax was organized
during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad sgj, and it is imposed on
every individual who can afford it, whether they are male or
female, young or old (tax for the young must be paid by a parent).