A tourist Place - Goa

3rd Century BC. Goa was a part of the Mauryan kingdom under the rule of the great emperor Ashoka. After his death, many Hindu kingdoms like Chalukyas, Satavahanas, Rashtrakutas, etc. took over his region and his empire was fragmented. Goa was made a major maritime power during the empire of Kadambas in the 10th century. Their rule lasted for 300 years and Goa was their main trade center. Goa had a turbulent phase under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate during the year 1356.

Muslim Festival in Goa

Goa does not quite have a sizeable Muslim population and it ranks after Hindus and Christians. Though there are not many Muslim festivals in Goa, the main ones are celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm. The two main Muslim festivals that are celebrated in Goa are Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Zuha. The Muslim colonies are beautifully decorated with streamers and elaborate feasts are prepared in Muslim households.
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Fitr is a very important festival of Muslims. This festival is celebrated with much fervor by all Muslims all over India. In Goa, the Muslims prepare elaborate feasts and gather with family and close friends to celebrate. It is an important festival for the Muslims as it marks the end of the Ramzan month.
Id-ul-Zuha
Id-ul-Zuha is celebrated by the Muslims to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham's son. In Goa and all over India, Muslims prepare elaborate feasts and gather with friends and family to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

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Muslim Festival in Goa