Many people around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr in these couple of days. It is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
There are many traditions that take place during the Eid. Celebrations dominate places where people are celebrating eid, and we see fireworks all over the sky in these 2 days.
But how do Eid fireworks impact the environment?
- Fireworks contain gun powder, which pollutes the environment the same way that gasoline and coal pollute it.
Gunpowder
- Gunpowder contains: Nitrates, charcoal, and sulfur
- Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are the major precursors of acid rain, which has acidified soils, lakes and streams, accelerated corrosion of buildings and monuments, and reduced visibility.
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Charcoal affects global warming through the production and emission of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).
Why don’t you try celebrating eid without harming the environment?
Perhaps you can fly kites if the weather assisted you and your children.
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