The time of year, the Muslims of the world unite to celebrate the end of Ramadan! Ramadan is a monthly commemoration of the first disclosure of the (Holy Book) Quran to Muhammad (Prophet). This is seen as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the month of Ramadan Muslims around the world, fast (Fasting is the conservation food for an extensive period of time at their own will) for 29 to 30 days. Many people celebrate this holiday (celebration) in different ways because of the various Islamic groups (Sunni, Shia, Kharijite…). Though there are different groups that make each celebration different, there are still similarities in our Eid al-Fitr Celebrations. The day of Eid al-Fitr is the moment when we are allowed to breakfast on this special occasion.
Date
Eid al-Fitr usually occurs around the month of June to May, but to be more precise this celebration occurs right after Ramadan. Eid begins by the new moon’s crescent, it is shown of the starting of each lunar month in the Islamic calendar. The next Eid al-Fitr in 2019 will occur approximately on Tuesday, June 4th and end in the evening of Wednesday, June 5th.
Praying
One of the most important things you do during this celebration is praying. On the day of Eid, there is a special prayer. The prayer helps you give thanks to God for all he has done. On the day of Eid we perform a special prayer because as you know, this day is not like any other. My family and I always go early in the morning to pray, because of the importance of this day.
Gifts!
Usually as gifts, my family and I donate to local charities, and generally to poverty like families. Eid al-Fitr is the day we can focus on improving and increased devotion and worship to god (Allah). On this occasion my parents provide my brothers and me somewhat of a reward (usually money) for our fast.
Greeting Someone
Often when we finish the first prayer, most Muslims would use the phrase “Eid Mubarak” , Eid meaning “celebration” and Mubarak meaning “blessing”. This ultimately portrays that Eid al-Fitr is to focus on the celebration of the blessing of what God has given us, and to remind us of our spiritual connection. While saying “Eid Mubarak” to someone, the simpler meaning would be “Happy Eid to you”.
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