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It's day five ... I think . Things have been moving so fast and so much is happening that I've lost sense of time! Today is the first day of Eid, one of two Islamic celebrations and holidays in the Muslim world. Growing up I would always look forward to this day, when I would wear my new clothes, go to the mosque and visit friends and families. In the evening the family would sit to a delicious meal prepared by my mother. Today's Eid is a little different. Although I don't have any new clothes, I no longer have to wear the Ihram (two plain white cloths), so I almost get that same feeling . In the morning we greet each other with the Eid greeting of "May God accept your good deeds and may each year bring you peace and good health". Smooth operation Aside from the sense of joy that comes with Eid, there is a noticeable sense of relief amongst us all . The hardest parts of Hajj have come and gone and we are all grateful that we have managed to perform them. To...