Showing posts with label biggest muslim festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biggest muslim festival. Show all posts

27 November, 2009

India - Festivals - Eid Ul Fitr Festival

The Advent of The Festival:

105 million Muslims make India the second most populous Islamic nation in the world. They form India’s largest minority and constitute almost 12% of India’s total population. Islam is also the most recent religion added to India’s already potent cultural concoction. Islam came to India in the 12th century a.d. and opened a dialogue with Indian culture especially under the Mughals. Needless to say, it was a mutually enriching experience. A majority of India’s Muslims live in the north but a significant number are found all around the country. Hence their traditions add yet another dimension to the vast cultural landscape of India.

Eid Ul Fitr is the biggest Muslim festival: