The end of Ramadan referred to as Eid, is coming up, and a local Islamic group will be hosting a celebratory feast at Winkler's Parkland Elementary School on Sunday.

Ramadan is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam and takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It typically lasts between 29 to 30 days, depending on the moon sighting.

During this time, Muslims fast and pray between dawn and sunset and then breakfast afterward before starting again the following day.

The purpose of Ramadan is to grow closer to God while purifying the heart, soul, mind, and body, according to group member Zahid Zehri. He also said it is a time to empathize those who have limited access to food and water on a daily basis.

“Every person who is doing the fasting becomes very softhearted, because you're hungry, you're thirsty, you're feeling the pain of the other people; you're feeling their hunger, you're feeling their thirst... and then you say, 'Wow, my goodness, how people feel when they're thirsty,'” said Zehri.

Typically, all adult Muslims are expected to participate in Ramadan, but children under teen years are often allowed to choose for themselves if they would like to take part in the holy month.

For anyone who would like to attend the celebratory feast, Zehri said community members are invited to take part and enjoy food and sweets Sunday morning.

Click HERE to listen to the full interview with Zahid and Shaista Zehri.