Eid, popularly known as Eid-ul-Fitr, is a festival observed by the Muslim community to celebrate the conclusion of the month of fasting.
Eid-ul-Fitr literally means 'festival of breaking the fast'. Like other
festivals observed by the Muslim community, this festival symbolizes faith. The
festival is celebrated based on an Islamic belief by following the form of
social practice.
Eid is celebrated on the first date of Shawwal, that is, the tenth month of the
Hijra calendar. During the festival, Muslims exchange gifts, greeting their
neighbours as a mark of solidarity and brotherhood.
According to the Islamic tradition, there are two festivals observed by Muslims
every year - Eid-ul-Fitr just after Ramzan and Eid-ul-Zuha in the month of Haj.
Ramzan, the month of fasting, symbolizes a lot practices and beliefs of the
community. It is not merely restraining oneself from having food but also to
abstain from all kinds of evil and unlawful practices in Islam.
Muslims, just before the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr, keep a month long fast
throughout the month of Ramzan. The practice of fasting is also known as 'roza'
that starts from the break of dawn till dusk and during this whole day an
individual has to refrain hinself from drinking, eating or having sexual
intercourse. The term 'roza' us an Arabic word means abstinence. This year
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on August 20 to mark the end of Ramzan, the
Islamic holy month of fasting.
Many Muslims believe that fasting reminds a sense of responsibility within
themselves.
The month long fasting ends with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr that symbolizes a
reward for their fasting.
Muslims on this day wear their best clothers and offer 'namaz' a congregational
prayer at masjids or mosques. After offering their prayers they exchange good
wishes of the festival with their neighbours and other people. They also donate
alms to the poor on the auspicios occasion.
The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr not only has religious essence but also carries
a social connotation.
Like other festivals, Eid-ul-Fitr is also observed with great enthusiasm.
Delicious food and drinks are an indispensable part of the festivity. People
decoare their houses and prepare luscious traditional sweets and cuisines to
celebrate the festival. The most common recipe in this festival is the
delicious meethi seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli) prepared from various healthy and
mouth-watering ingredients.
Moreover, ahead the festival, the markets are filled with fascinating items in
the shopping list for Eid. Fancy and food items mostly dominate the festival
and as the festival approaches excitement to celebrate gains momentum not only
with Muslims but also with shopkeepers and traders doing a brisk business.
The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr is no-doubt perks up the spirit inherent in all
the festivity. The significance of this festival is also interpreted as a good
time to bring people together in harmony and gratitude.
by;avanthika
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