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Eid al-Fitr: What is it and why is it celebrated?

Eid Mubarak! Eid-al-Fitr has began for millions of Muslims around the world.

Eid-al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'. It is one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month where Muslims refuse food and drink between dawn and sunset. This is known as fasting.

Fasting is important during Ramadan as Muslims believe it allows them to focus on their faith and become closer to Allah, or God.

The date Eid al-Fitr falls on is decided by the cycle of the Moon.

Eid Mubarak! Eid-al-Fitr has began for millions of Muslims around the world.

Eid-al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'. It is one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month where Muslims refuse food and drink between dawn and sunset. This is known as fasting.

Fasting is important during Ramadan as Muslims believe it allows them to focus on their faith and become closer to Allah, or God.

The date Eid al-Fitr falls on is decided by the cycle of the Moon.

In the following slides, you will see a map of a country where they celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Read the sentences and choose the correct answer.

Where do they celebrate Eid al-Fitr?

1. In the USA they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
2. In Saudi-Arabia they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
3. In Egypt they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
4. In Belgium they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Where do they celebrate Eid al-Fitr?

1. In Turkey they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
2. In Bulgaria they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
3. In England they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
4. In Belgium they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Where do they celebrate Eid al-Fitr?

1. In Australia they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
2. In France they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
3. In China they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
4. In Indonesia they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Where do they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

1. In Belgium they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
2. In Canada they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
3. In Morocco they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
4. In Peru they celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Answer the following questions

What do they call the inhabitants of Belgium?

What do they call the inhabitants of Saudi Arabia?

What do they call the inhabitants of Turkey?

What do they call the inhabitants of Indonesia?

What do they call the inhabitants of Morocco?

The people who live in Belgium are Belgians. 

The people who live in Saudi Arabia are Saudi Arabians.

The people who live in Turkey are Turks.

The people who live in Indonesia are Indonesians. 

The people who live in Morocco are Moroccans. 

The people who live in Belgium are Belgians. 

The people who live in Saudi Arabia are Saudi Arabians.

The people who live in Turkey are Turks.

The people who live in Indonesia are Indonesians. 

The people who live in Morocco are Moroccans. 

To state a fact, we use the present simple.

This week, Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

What's going on in this sentence?

'are celebrating'...

This week, Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

What's going on in this sentence?

'are celebrating'...

Present simple + ing-form

=

Present continuous

We use the present continuous to express something that's going on at this moment.

Look at the verbs. Which tense are they?

Eid al-Fitr is a special festival for Muslims. It comes at the end of Ramadan. People celebrate with their family and friends. They wear new clothes and the give gifts. Children are very happy because they get sweets and money.

Today, people are preparing for Eid. They are cooking delicious food and they are decorating their homes. Families are visiting each other and are saying "Eid Mubarak!" Everyone is enjoying this special day.

Let's talk a bit more about countries, their people and their flags!

This is the flag of

1. Spain
2. Portugal
3. Belgium
4. Russia

This is the .... flag.

1. Portugesian
2. Portugalian
3. Portuguese
4. Portugan

The Portuguese...

1. are dancing
2. dances
3. is dancing
4. are dance

This is the flag of

1. Belgium
2. Spain
3. Germany
4. Italy

This is the ... flag.

1. Dutch
2. German
3. Germanic
4. Germain

This German men ...

1. eat
2. is eating
3. are eating
4. eats

This is the flag of

1. Scotland
2. Ireland
3. Italy
4. India

This is the ... flag.

1. Irish
2. Irelandish
3. Irelandic
4. irisher

This Irish lad ... a Guinness.

Lad = man

Guinness = type of beer

1. drink
2. is drink
3. are drinking
4. Is drinking

This is the flag of

1. The Netherlands
2. Greece
3. Russia
4. France

This is the ... flag.

1. French
2. français
3. Franch
4. Frances

This French men ... in front of the Arc de Triomphe.

1. is standing
2. am standing
3. are standing
4. standing

Open your books at page 206 and match the Flags with it's country.