an annual Muslim festival marking the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca . Animals are sacrificed and their meat shared among poor people
Id-ul-Fitr
an annual Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan , involving the exchange of gifts and a festive meal
Zia ul Haq
Mohammed ( məʊˈhæmɪd ). 1924–88, Pakistani general: president of Pakistan (1978–88), following the overthrow (1977) of Z . A. Bhutto by a military coup . He was killed in an air crash , possibly through sabotage
Eid-ul-Adha
an annual Muslim festival marking the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca . Animals are sacrificed and their meat shared among poor people
Eid-ul-Fitr
an annual Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan , involving the exchange of gifts and a festive meal
Lailat-ul-Qadr
a night of study and prayer observed annually by Muslims to mark the communication of the Koran : it usually follows the 27th day of Ramadan