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Chand Raat: Celebrations in Pakistan by Hafiza Rija Shahid is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Chand Raat marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid ul-Fitr in Pakistani Islamic culture. Families gather on rooftops to sight the moon that signifies the start of Eid. People celebrate by decorating, shopping throughout the night at markets stocked with sweets, clothes and other goods. Women dress up and apply henna designs in preparation for the holiday. It is a joyous occasion where people socialize with family and friends before the celebrations of Eid the following day.

Author

Hafiza Rija Shahid

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EN