Starting out anew, all over again

Starting out anew, all over again

The world over people celebrate Idul Fitri, also known as Eid Al- Fitr, the day when, according to Islamic teachings, Muslims return to their state of purity.

The celebration, marking the end of the fasting month Ramadhan, might be called differently across the world but it is all about the same thing -- days of joy and thanksgiving where people exchange good wishes, ask for forgiveness and show love toward others.

While it's tradition for Indonesian Muslims to celebrate the day with relatives in their hometowns, their counterparts in other countries observe the moment with different customs but in the same spirit.

It's in the hope that the love and peace shared at this special time will endure for the rest of the year.