Many of us have seen Eid prayer and enjoyed the Eid feast with our
friends in school, offices and neighbor and a questions arises in our mind,
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What is Eid ul fitr about, and what is Eid ul fitr history, what is Eid ul fitr
means, and what does Eid ul fitr commemorates, but sometimes fails to get
clears all these queries. So, let’s get your queries clear now through this
article.
WHAT IS EID UL FITR AND WHAT DOES EID UL FITR COMMEMORATE.
Eid ul-Fitr is a religious holiday celebrated worldwide by Muslims, it commemorates the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting Swan (Roza) of Ramadan. It means “the festival of breaking the fast.
Eid ul-Fitr was originated by the Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H), these festivals were initiated in Medina after the migration of Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H).
Now the question comes in our mind that what is Eid ul fitr history, and why Eid ul fitr is celebrated.
Eid ul fitr history, and why Eid ul fitr is celebrated.
When the Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) arrived in Medina, he found the people of Medina celebrating two specific days in which they entertained themselves with recreation and merriment. |
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So at this, the Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) remarked that the Almighty has fixed two days of festivity instead of these for you which are better than these which is Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul Adha.
What is celebrated on Eid ul fitr.
Eid ul-Fitr
is celebrated following a successful month of abstaining from both food and
drink during daylight hours,
this takes a lot of self-control and dedication to
bring oneself spiritually closer to Allah (S.W.T) through prayer and worship in
commemoration of the month when the Quran was first revealed.
To
celebrate a full month of fasting in this way, Eid al Fitr is a joining
together of family, friends, and communities to feast and enjoy the food that
has been provided by Allah (S.W.T).
How Eid ul fitr is celebrated
Eid al-Fitr, the
festival of breaking fast, begins at the sunset on the night of the first
sighting of the crescent moon.
If the moon is not observed immediately after
the 29th day of the previous lunar month (either due to clouds block its view
or
because the western sky is still too bright when the moon sets), then the
holiday is celebrated the following day.
Eid al-Fitr is
celebrated for one to three days, depending on the country.
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It is forbidden to
fast on the Day of Eid for all Muslims, and a specific prayer is nominated for
this day.
The Eid prayer is performed in congregation in open areas like
fields, community centers, or mosques.
What is Eid ul fitr about.
As an obligatory act of charity, money is paid to the poor and the needy before performing the ‘Eid prayer.People are supposed to give obligatory charity on behalf of each of their family members to the needy or poor before Eid day or, minimally, Eid prayer, allowing for all to share in the joy of Eid.
On the day of Eid, No call to prayer is given for this Eid prayer, and it consists of only two units of prayer with a variable amount of Takbirs.
The Eid prayer is followed by the sermon (Khutba) and then a supplication (Duwa) asking for Allah's forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings for all living beings across the world.
The sermon also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as the zakat (charity). The sermon of Eid takes place after the Eid prayer.
Muslims visit their relatives, friends, and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations in homes, community centers, or rented halls.
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Special celebratory dishes in India include Lachcha or sivayyan, a dish of fine, toasted sweet vermicelli noodles with milk and dried fruit are offered.
Eid al-Fitr is also referred to as Meethi Eid. At home, family members enjoy special Eid breakfast with various types of sweets and desserts,
including the traditional dessert sheer khurma which is made of vermicelli, milk, butter, dry fruits, and dates.
Eid is mainly enjoyed by the kids, as they mostly receive money in cash called "Eidi" as gift from their relatives.
Is ‘Eid ul fitr Namaz compulsory (Farz) what is the importance of Eid ul fitr
Eid al-Fitr has a particular salat (Islamic prayer) that consists of two rakat (units).
It may only be performed in congregation (zamaat) and features six additional Takbirs (raising of the hands to the ears while saying "Allāhu ʾAkbar", meaning "God is the greatest"),
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three at the start of the first rakat and three just before ruku in the second rakat.
Depending on the juristic opinion of the locality, Eid ul fitr salat is a Wajib Namaz (Required).
WAJIB: A required
prayer or act which cannot be ignored, if it is not performed then whole of
worship will be hanging between sky and earth and it will not reached to Divine
Presence.
Why is ‘Eid al fitr celebrated on different days?
It is not possible to predict the date of Eid ul fitr according to the Gregorian calendar accurately.
The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month (Islamic calendar) varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities,
so the day of celebration varies by locality. And Eid ul fitr is celebrated on different days in different locality.
Now another queries develop in our mind and we eagerly want to know that on which month Eid ul fitr celebrated.
This Eid ul fitr is celebrated in the months of SAWWAL, which is the 10th month in Islamic calendar.
This religious Eid is the first and only day in the month of sawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast.
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