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Which of the following festivals is NOT observed on a full moon day?

  1. A
    Eid-al-Fitr
  2. B
    Shab-e-Barat
  3. C
    Buddha Jayanti
  4. D
    Rakshabandhan

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, which begins upon the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal), not on a full moon day.
Shab-e-Barat is observed on the 14th night of Sha'ban (full moon night).

Buddha Jayanti and Rakshabandhan are traditionally celebrated on full moon days (Purnima).

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Which of the following festivals is NOT observed on a full moon day?
A
Eid-al-Fitr
B
Shab-e-Barat
C
Buddha Jayanti
D
Rakshabandhan

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