Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Religious and National Festivals - Part 02

Ramadan:

Ramadan is perhaps the most celebrated Islamic festival throughout the whole year. The Holy Month brings with it a genuine spirit of togetherness in addition to clensing the bodies and souls of those who are fasting. In Mauritius, a mosaic of different races, cultures and religions celebrate this Holy Month.

It's not just the fasting, mosques and busy streets - the warm air, activities, dancing and general positivity in the air gives Ramadan in Mauritius a truly unique feeling.

Tourists can also enjoy the true spirit of Ramadan, with so many resorts celebrating from sunset to sunrise. They can join with the people in Mauritius in enjoying Iftar with friends and families, unwind and enjoy the tranquil and melodious sounds of the Oud, whilst savouring the exquisite Ramadan delicacies prepared by the islands many award winning chefs.




Eid Al Fitr:

After Ramadan, comes Eif al Fitr - where the streets fill with joyous people from all faiths and races to celebrate the end of the Holy Month. The atmosphere is warmer and more welcomeing than ever, and the festivities usually continue well into the night. "Eid Mubarak" is the traditional Eid greeting. Eid al Fitr lasts for 3 days, and the words "Eid" and "Fitr" literally translate to "festivity" and "original nature" respectively, indicating the restoration of  one's best human composition. Like Ramadan, the streets are filled with people from all faiths and races, celebrating in unity and exchanging greetings. A very colorful display of Mauritian harmony.

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