In Islamic Pakistani culture Chand Raat or "night of the moon" as it translates marks the end of Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان ) and the start of Eid ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر). Since the Islamic Calendar is lunar the advent of Shawwal, the final month of the Islamic year. Since this custom is dependent on the sighting of the moon it can often happen on different days in different parts of the world. It is believed by many that anything wished for right after the sighting of the moon will be granted. After the moon is seen celebrations often involving much Mehndi (henna) begin.
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