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There is no Eid for beggars, says handicapped Gul Aqa

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KABUL (Pajhwok): Most Afghans celebrate the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr by wearing new clothes, visiting friends and family members to redouble their joys but Gul Aqa, 45, is begging on the roads.

Muslims throughout the world celebrate two Eids --- Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha --- with religious zeal and enthusiasm.

In Afghanistan too, people celebrate Eid for three days, they wear new clothes, prepare food, and dry and fresh fruits to serve the guests.

Mohammad, a resident of the capital Kabul, said he was thrilled to celebrate Eid. “Eid is a traditional and religious festival, and people . . .

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