The most fascinating news story about the Muslim holiday eid al-fitr this year may concern Bangladesh. The AFP reported that Muslims in Dhaka were praying for free and fair elections, and the head of the emergency government, Fakhruddin Ahmed, "called for peace." The country has been under emergency rule since January 2007, and there are elections scheduled for December 18 by the current military government. The AFP also reported that President Iajuddin Ahmed said, "The appeal of eid al-fitr is eternal in establishing a friendly and peaceful society."
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