However, the festival has a far more deep significance than just celebratory, as the month is marked by doing some charity for the less fortunate as well. Muslims prepare for Eid by giving zakat al-fitr (charity for breaking the fast) to ensure that everyone takes part in the festival, and remembers Allah
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