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Eid Al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the fasting
month of Ramadan, is celebrated as a major annual event
in Riyadh. Eid celebrations are organized throughout the
city inQasr al-Hukm squares. Festivities start immediately
after afternoon prayers on the first day of the Eid and
last for three days, and include traditional dancing,
competitions and special programmes for children.