During Eid ul-Fitr, it's customary to start off the day with something sweet like dates.

Something Sweet for Eid ul-Fitr

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Abbie Fentress Swanson
Features | Aug 30, 2011

Muslims begin celebrating Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, on Tuesday. Traditionally, that means eating something sweet as soon as you wake up to acknowledge that the month of fasting is over.

To commemorate this festive three-day holiday, here's a slideshow of sweet foods that will be eaten this week. Please let us know how you celebrate Eid ul-Fitr in the comments section below.

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