[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eid-al-fitr is a day of celebration, a day of love and happiness for one another. Read here to know more about the significance of this day.
At the end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims worldwide gear up to welcome Eid al-Fitr, a joyous and triumphant day. On this day, prayers are offered, kingships are strengthened, and donations for the poor are given. Mouth-watering feasts are held and shared with family, friends, and neighbors.
This year, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated from the evening of 2 May and will last until 3 May 2022. In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr is observed on the 1st and 2nd day of Shawwal 1442. Please note that dates may vary and are subject to the sighting of the moon. Apart from the Eid prayer, Muslims are obliged to pay the Zakat al-Fitr on this day. Zakat al-Fitr is essentially a mandatory charity obtained from every Muslim a couple of days before the end of Ramadan. Each and every adult Muslim must provide a sum. The amassed sum will then be distributed to those in need just before Eid al-Fitr arrives.
What is the history and significance of Eid-ul-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is also known as the ‘festival of breaking fast. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad got the first revelation of the Holy Quran during the holy month of Ramadan. According to Islamic belief, it began after Jang-e-Badr, in which Muslims triumphed under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad.
Eid ul-Fitr is also a celebration for having a successful month of fasting, praying, and refraining from all negative actions, thoughts, and words and is a way of paying respect to Allah. The festival is celebrated across the globe with Muslims taking part in prayers that are followed by a sermon soon after dawn.
On this day, people wear new clothes, give Zakat or alms to the poor, distribute sweets and eat a variety of dishes including Biryani, kebabs, Seviyan, and many other things.
Purpose of Eid ul Fitr:
Eid ul Fitr is a celebration of completing a month of fasting, praying and abstaining from all negative actions and thoughts. On this auspicious day, Muslims worldwide thank Allah for giving them the strength, will, and endurance they needed to observe the month-long fast and obey His commandments during Ramadan. They pray to Allah to help them stay on the right path and seek blessings for good deeds performed during the holy month.
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