The Muslim Student Association will end a monthlong celebration of Ramadan Friday with Eid ul-Fitr.

Eid, which means “festival of fast-breaking,” marks the completion of fasting. It is a celebration of dedication and sacrifice during the month of Ramadan and a time to remember those less fortunate, according to Al-Islam.org.

“Eid means a lot to me, as well as to every Muslim,” exploration geophysics junior Omar Alamoudi said. “The most important aspect about it is family.”

The Muslim community will gather together to say the prayer of Eid on Friday.

According to Al-Islam.org, the prayer lasts from sunrise until Zuhr (afternoon) and should take place in an open field. Those coming to pray should come barefoot.

Since moving to the United States, celebrating Eid has been a little different for international and areas studies sophomore Iman Abdallat.

“I used to spend the day visiting all our family members and eating delicious food in Jordan,” Abdallat said. “Since my family is not here, I celebrate with my immediate family and going out with friends. Eid helps me reflect on what I’ve done for the past month to grow spiritually.”

He will also celebrate at his mosque in Oklahoma City, he said. People traditionally celebrate at local mosques and then with family and friends.

Though many pray together, it is not necessary, petroleum engineering senior Eiman Al Munif said. Some choose to pray separately.

Leading up to Eid, the association hosted Think Fast to encourage students to donate to the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, Alamoudi said. This is the group’s second year to collect donations for the food bank.

“The first people we should consider are the closest, and Oklahoma people are a priority,” Alamoudi said.

Al Munif said gathering money and donating it to someone in need is a big part of her culture.

OU has been home to MSA since the 1980s. The group participates in many activities, rallies, lectures and conferences to teach the true meaning of Islam, according to its website. The group’s membership has grown over the years to about 40 to 60 people.