Eid al - Fitr marks the beginning of Ramadan -- dawn - to - dusk abstinence from food and drinks . The Quran burning festival has upset a lot of Muslims this year . The night before Eid , entire communities gather on rooftops , scanning the sky with giddy anticipation to see if they can see the crescent of a new moon . Many , however , say it should not affect the festivities .
Eid al - Fitr marks the beginning of Ramadan -- dawn - to - dusk abstinence from food and drinks . The Quran burning festival has upset a lot of Muslims this year . Many , however , say it should not affect the festivities .