Famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo posted on social media to wish everyone a happy Eid. Muslims celebrate this festival called Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan.
Ronaldo shared a photo with his millions of fans wearing a fancy navy blue and gold jacket. The outfit looked very royal and festive because it had a high collar and beautiful gold patterns stitched into the fabric. This style of clothing is very traditional and is commonly worn by Muslim men during Eid celebrations, especially in parts of Asia.
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He shared this post with his 672 million followers on Instagram and 106 million followers on X. Along with the photo, he included a short and kind message for the holiday.
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"Eid Mubarak to all! I hope you have a very special day with your family and loved ones. Wishing you all peace and happiness."
Many fans commented on his post to send him love and wish him a happy holiday too. In Saudi Arabia and many other countries, Eid al-Fitr began on Friday after the new moon was seen. This celebration marked the end of the fasting month for over two billion Muslims around the world.
Since moving to the Middle East to play for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has spent more time following local traditions. He often posts about the culture and religious holidays in the region to show his respect.
Last year, the Portuguese star did even more to learn about Ramadan. One of his former teammates, Shaye Sharahili, said that Ronaldo actually tried fasting for two days. During a sports podcast, Sharahili explained that Ronaldo wanted to feel what it is like for Muslims who fast. It was his own way of trying to understand and connect with the local culture.
Because of his actions and his latest Eid message, Ronaldo has become even more popular with his Muslim fans. Many people praised him for wearing the traditional outfit and for his kind words.