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John didn’t know about Iraq or Arabic people. He
wanted to know more so he asked Abdullah, “Tell me
more!”
“We also have several
traditions
like Eid-al Adha
(ˈiːdʊlˌfiːtəә) and Eid-al Fitr (ˈiːdʊlˌɑːdəә).”
“What is Eid Al-Fitr?”
“Muslim religious
pilgrims
go on long walks around
a
sacred
place called
Mecca
to worship ‘Allah’ or God.
By the end of the walk each Muslim person
slaughters
a
lamb and eats a feast, to celebrate this
annual
event. We
kids have the most fun.”
“Why is that?” John asked.
“Because we get clothes and money from our family
and relatives,” Abdullah answered.
