Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul Fitr, commonly known as Eid, marks the end of the auspicious month of Ramadan for all Muslims across the globe. Eid-ul Fitr is an Arabic word. Eid means a festival or festivity, while fitr indicates the end of all vicious and corrupt habits and the breaking of the fasting duration. This holy festival is celebrated after the new crescent is sighted on the previous evening, usually after twenty-nine or thirty fasts.

On this blessed day, Muslims customarily wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. This is a sign that fasting has ended on that day. Commonly, it consists of vermicelli's or dates. All Muslim men then attend a special Eid prayer (salah) that is performed in congregation at mosques, and in open spaces such as fields and parks. Muslims are emboldened to wear their best clothes, preferably new when attending the prayer. No Adhaan or "call to prayer" is announced. The virtuous prayer consists of two rakaats. The Eid prayer is followed by a Khutba and then a dua (litany) to ask for forgiveness for all our sins and a plea to Allah Almighty for acceptance of all fasts kept. The sermon also teaches Muslims about the rituals of Eid such as Zakaat. It is then compulsory for everyone to greet each other and embrace them. Muslim women, on the other hand, perform the Eid prayer at their respective homes.

After salaah, people visit the houses of their friends and relatives and give small gifts to each other. Some people also pay visits to graveyards to remember their loved ones and clear the graves of over-growth. Many other customs also form part of Eid, such as Fitrana. Every Muslim able to pay these alms must do so for the month of Ramadan. It consists of about two kilograms of basic foodstuffs such as raisins, barley, sugar, milk, dates, wheat etc, or an equivalent amount of cash. This is given to poor and needy Muslim brothers before the Eid prayer. It can also be given in the month of Ramadan so the person receiving the aid can use it for Eid purchases.

Besides the religious aspects, Eid is a very cheerful occasion for all Muslims as it represents personal jubilance, a victory over self-control and chastity, illustrating salvation and rejuvenation. The first three days of Eid are celebrated on a grand scale. Dinners and parties are held, gifts are exchanged and people dress exuberantly.

It is also a time to forget past enmity or fights and forgive everyone, thus accepting them with an open heart.

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