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Sweet connection for Eid Ruqyyaha Deane lays out an ‘Eid sweets table’ that’s common to Lankan Muslims households, whether Moors, Malays, Bohras and Memons Source:Sundaytimes One of the most awaited holidays in the Islamic calender is ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ known as the festival of breaking the fast. With happy greetings of ‘Eid Mubarak’ and exchanging salaams, Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan in which they fast from sunrise till sunset as an act of worship, a chance to get closer to God, and learn lessons of compassion and kindness. The Muslim community in Sri Lanka is multi-ethnic, comprising mostly of Moors, Malays, Bohras and Memons. Stemming from various cultural backgrounds their festivities on this special day vary but one tradition  remains common: the ‘Eid sweets table’ present in every household to share with family and guests. ...