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Have your say: What are your Easter holiday plans?

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From playing games with family and friends to trips out of town - let us know what you're up to!

School holidays are here already for many of you, and we want to know what you're planning to do.

Everyone needs a break from work now and then, and the Easter holidays is a great opportunity to relax and unwind after a busy term.

Whether it's a trip to somewhere new, visiting family for Eid al-Fitr or chilling at home eating loads of Easter eggs, tell us all about what you're excited to do.

Share your plans with us in the comments and you may get a shout out on Newsround's bulletin!

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What is Easter?

Easter is one of, if not the most important, events in the Christian calendar.

It is a day to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, who Christians believe is the son of God.

Easter takes place on a different date each year, but it usually falls around the start of spring.

This year Easter is Sunday 31 March.

Easter is also connected with ideas of new life, which is why eggs and chicks are often associated with this day.

In Medieval times, Christians were forbidden from eating eggs in the period known as Lent leading up to Easter, so eggs were seen as a treat to be enjoyed on Easter day.

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What is Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting for Muslims.

The date of Eid al-Fitr changes each year, as it is decided by the lunar cycle - it depends on the Moon.

This year Eid al-Fitr begins in the evening of Tuesday 9 April.

On Eid al-Fitr, Muslims break their fast and celebrate the festival with loved ones and friends through prayer and giving gifts.

It is traditional to say "Eid Mubarak" which means "blessed Eid" to one another.

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