Its namesake prayer is known as the solah, and one often cleans one's teeth with Miswaak when it occurs.
It can begin after confirmation of the sighting of the moon on the first eve of Shawwal, and includes recitation of the Takabiir. The dua' and khutba are also important portions of it, as is the Niyyah, or "intention." Its namesake prayer is known as the solah, and one often cleans one's teeth with Miswaak when it occurs. Generally the day on which alms are collected, another event that is given the same name in common parlance falls on the tenth day of Zil-Hijjah, but the event in question actually took place yesterday. For ten points, name this religious holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.
It can begin after confirmation of the sighting of the moon on the first eve of Shawwal, and includes recitation of the Takabiir.
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