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Eid El-Fitr debate continues for 1.6 billion Muslims

The Tamseel family prepares for Eid al-fitr celebrations.

The Tamseel family prepares for Eid al-fitr celebrations. Source: SBS

A debate of tradition versus technology is simmering in Australia's Muslim community on the eve of Eid El-Fitr. The religious holiday celebrated by 1.6 billion Muslims marks the end of Ramadan, but some scholars are split on exactly when that day should be.


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By Darren Mara, Amelia Dunn, Frank Mtao

Source: SBS




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A debate of tradition versus technology is simmering in Australia's Muslim community on the eve of Eid El-Fitr. The religious holiday celebrated by 1.6 billion Muslims marks the end of Ramadan, but some scholars are split on exactly when that day should be.



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