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Muslims around the are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday. This is the three-day at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Almost a of the world is Muslim and there are celebrations in every of the planet. Muslims in the Middle East their holiday on Tuesday by going to the mosque to . In Libya, rebel fighters said they would for Eid and then move to Sirte, is Muammar Gaddafi's hometown. Many Libyans have food and water this Eid because of the in their country.

Eid al-Fitr is one of the five important parts of Islam. It celebrates the of a month of fasting from dawn to . During Ramadan, people also focus becoming a better person. Eid starts religious leaders see the new at the end of Ramadan. The Khaleej Times newspaper reports this year’s Eid is important a Tripoli resident. Sheikh Tareq Ahmed Abbas said: “This Eid is a celebration. We are celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid-of .”