The end of Ramadan is again determined and announced by observance of the new moon. Eid-e-Fetr (Eid-al-Fitr) is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. This festival is the time of celebration because of completion the obligation of fasting successfully.
Eid-e- Fetr(Eid-al-Fitr) includes prayers that usually starts shortly after sunrise. Men and women attend Eise's prayers which is usually held in mosques or in an open area where Mubarak" is exchanged which means "Have a happy and blessed Eid" After prayers, people exchange visits with relatives and friends. Special sweets and special meal are prepared and shared.
And also they paid Skate (Zakah or fetrieh) to needy. Zakat (zakah or fetrieh) is money that every Muslim pays to the poor and is equal to the sum of the cost of a meal for their masters. As slaves became free, they helped to free other slaves.
Muslims are both happy and sad.
They are happy they successfully pass this period they are sad because, Ramadan that was Full of Mercy and kindness for them, and Sad ,because Ramadhan was finished and they should wait it until one year another.
What is Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr (Id al-Fitr) is linked with the Holy month of Ramadan. It signifies the end of the month of fasting (the first day of the month of Shawal).
Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival. It has no connection with any historical event nor is it related to the changes of seasons or cycles of agriculture. It is not a festival related in any way to worldly affairs.
Its significance is purely spiritual. It is the day when the Muslims thank God for having given them the will, the strength and the endurance to observe fast and obey His commandment during the holy month of Ramadan.
This day, in Muslim world, brings rejoicing and happiness. The rejoicing is not, however, at the departure of the month of Ramadan; it is the happiness which man feels after successfully completing an important task.
It is celebrated for three days in a holiday called Eid-ul-Fitr (the Feast of Fast Breaking). Gifts are exchanged. Friends and family gather to pray in congregation.
The feast of Fitr is God's reward for those who fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In this month, man should try to add to his true knowledge of God, do acts of charity for the needy, renew his beliefs towards his Lord and this will be a real Bairam Feast (Turkish word meaning festival) for him. The prayers of the day of Bairam a reason of unity and solidarity of Muslims all over the world. On this day do honor God for His endless and all-enhancing mercy.
The conception of Eid in Islam is not confined only to celebration extravagance, luxurious feasts, friendly handshakes and embraces. The Muslims should rather devote this day to the worship of God and should beseech Him to approve their virtuous deeds and forgive their sins. This is because the doors of God's pardon are kept open this day and His Blessings are bountiful
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The end of Ramadan is again determined and announced by observance of the new moon. Eid-e-Fetr (Eid-al-Fitr) is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. This festival is the time of celebration because of completion the obligation of fasting successfully.
Eid-e- Fetr(Eid-al-Fitr) includes prayers that usually starts shortly after sunrise. Men and women attend Eise's prayers which is usually held in mosques or in an open area where Mubarak" is exchanged which means "Have a happy and blessed Eid" After prayers, people exchange visits with relatives and friends. Special sweets and special meal are prepared and shared.
And also they paid Skate (Zakah or fetrieh) to needy. Zakat (zakah or fetrieh) is money that every Muslim pays to the poor and is equal to the sum of the cost of a meal for their masters. As slaves became free, they helped to free other slaves.
Muslims are both happy and sad.
They are happy they successfully pass this period they are sad because, Ramadan that was Full of Mercy and kindness for them, and Sad ,because Ramadhan was finished and they should wait it until one year another.
What is Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr (Id al-Fitr) is linked with the Holy month of Ramadan. It signifies the end of the month of fasting (the first day of the month of Shawal).
Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival. It has no connection with any historical event nor is it related to the changes of seasons or cycles of agriculture. It is not a festival related in any way to worldly affairs.
Its significance is purely spiritual. It is the day when the Muslims thank God for having given them the will, the strength and the endurance to observe fast and obey His commandment during the holy month of Ramadan.
This day, in Muslim world, brings rejoicing and happiness. The rejoicing is not, however, at the departure of the month of Ramadan; it is the happiness which man feels after successfully completing an important task.
It is celebrated for three days in a holiday called Eid-ul-Fitr (the Feast of Fast Breaking). Gifts are exchanged. Friends and family gather to pray in congregation.
The feast of Fitr is God's reward for those who fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In this month, man should try to add to his true knowledge of God, do acts of charity for the needy, renew his beliefs towards his Lord and this will be a real Bairam Feast (Turkish word meaning festival) for him. The prayers of the day of Bairam a reason of unity and solidarity of Muslims all over the world. On this day do honor God for His endless and all-enhancing mercy.
The conception of Eid in Islam is not confined only to celebration extravagance, luxurious feasts, friendly handshakes and embraces. The Muslims should rather devote this day to the worship of God and should beseech Him to approve their virtuous deeds and forgive their sins. This is because the doors of God's pardon are kept open this day and His Blessings are bountiful