Today is Eid Alfitr (19.08) , a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. "Eid" is an Arabic word meaning "holiday, festival or festivity", while "Fitr" means "breaking the fast" (Arabic: عيد الفطر). On this day, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. Later, they visit various family and friends, give gifts and gathering involve cooking and eating.
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I've reblogged the post above from Nadia over at AlzBlog. She gives us a beautiful collection and insight into Islamic architecture, design and calligraphy. I love the flowing and intricate forms of calligraphy and the geometric patterns found in so many decorative arts. These are examples from all over the world and I'll probably never get to see them in person. Thanks Nadia for sharing a wonderful collection with us - they are very beautiful. And have a blessed holiday!
Thanks so much for sharing this Louise, I love Islamic art!