24/05/2020
Eid, in , quite literally means “Feast, or Festival”. There are usually two Eids in the Islamic calendar each year – Eid al Fitr and later in the year Eid al Adha. Here’s 10 interesting about Eid al Fitr!
Eid Al-Fitr is a three day to mark the end of and the end of .
During the month of Ramadan, fast from Sun up to sundown to honour the month that the was revealed to the
Eid al-Fitr is a literal translation of the event that’s being celebrated – ‘Festival of the Breaking of the Fast’ or ‘the Feast of Fast-Breaking’. Across the world, Eid al-Fitr starts at different times – even on different days – depending on location because the celebration doesn’t begin until the new Moon appears in the sky.
The festival lasts typically for three days but depending on how it falls on the , it could last much longer – if the three days fall mid week, Muslims will likely still be celebrating over the .
The celebration isn’t only about having a of delicious but also in exchanging , especially to . These gifts of , , goods or are called called ‘Eidi’
Before leaving to perform morning , Muslims wake up to cleanse their bodies in a ritual called “Ghusl”. Then they grab their finest threads and decorate their hands with elaborate patterns…. ….Once after getting dressed and they are ready for the day. Muslims gather for prayers in or outdoor locations. Afterwards, they may visit the graves of loved ones to pray and clean the gravesites.
Eid al-Fitr is known in different names across the Muslim world. Among the Muslim communities of Southeast Asia, it is also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa which means ‘celebration day’. The most common greeting on this ocassion is ‘Eid Mubarak’ which means ‘Have a blessed Eid!’ 🌝🌝🌝
On this joyous day of Eid-ul-Fitr, we wish you and your family a very happy Eid. May Allah accept all your prayers and forgive all your faults.
Eid Mubarak!
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