Eid ul fitr 2023

 

Eid ul fitar 2023

The most important holiday in the Muslim calendar to celebrate is Eid ul Fitr, which falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah and marks one year since the beginning of Ramadan (Eid Mubarak). The day is particularly significant for those who have received a new religion and/or are celebrating the anniversary of their first day of study or a wedding anniversary. It is also celebrated by Muslims who have traveled to other countries or migrated elsewhere.

The date that follows the sunset of Eid-ul Fitar is known as 'Eids', meaning 'end of fasting' or prayer. However, it does not mean "ending", since most Muslims abstain from food, drink, sex and alcohol during this time. On many occasions, people observe only the end of prayers.

The significance of Eid ul Fitr

Islam has been an unifying faith throughout history and the importance of Eid ul Fitr has led to some changes throughout the world. Many cultures view fasting with gratitude, while others believe it's unacceptable to fast during the festival. If you think about how different places in the Middle East practice their own version of Eid, there's no doubt they've all had different rules about when to eat and what they do when they can't drink. For example, here in India, we usually fast between sunrise and sunset, but in North Africa, it falls at dawn. In Egypt and Morocco, it may fall before sunrise. Some even set up separate days for eating after fasting. But there are still plenty of other differences to consider.

Significance of Eid al-Fitr

Eid ul Fitr also marks the start of Ramadan, a month-long period in Islam in which Muslims have three meals (called Suhoor) daily. It marks the end of Ramadan, or the ninth month of Islamic lunar cycles. Here are a few of the things people do during the holidays:

Family gatherings : During family celebrations such as Eid ul Fitr, members take turns sharing the table. This helps break the traditions of everyone waiting until the last person leaves.

: During family celebrations such as Eid ul Fitr, members take turns sharing the table. This helps break the traditions of everyone waiting until the last person leaves. Shopping: People often spend money on gifts for friends and relatives, but it's also more convenient if they buy something individually for themselves.

People often spend money on gifts for friends and relatives, but it's also more convenient if they buy something individually for themselves. Family reunions : Most families make up a number of separate tables in the house to host guests for dinner each evening. There isn't quite enough time to sit down for every meal (it typically lasts eight or more hours!), so guests will often order small plates and take large cups of liquid. After the guests leave, dishes are cleaned and eaten separately before returning another round of drinks. Some homes also include music and dancing before each meal to break up some of these practices.

: Most families make up a number of separate tables in the house to host guests for dinner each evening. There isn’t quite enough time to sit down for every meal (it typically lasts eight or more hours!), so guests will often order small plates and take large cups of liquid. After the guests leave, dishes are cleaned and eaten separately before returning another round of drinks. Some homes also include music and dancing before each meal to break up some of these practices. Staying late : At night, people often sleep in groups to avoid getting into traffic. It's also a great opportunity for them to enjoy some quality time together as they get ready for tomorrow. They may talk over favorite foods and books instead of watching TV, or go out to a restaurant or bar to meet up with friends for one last laugh.

: At night, people often sleep in groups to avoid getting into traffic. It's also a great opportunity for them to enjoy some quality time together as they get ready for tomorrow. They may talk over favorite foods and books instead of watching TV, or go out to a restaurant or bar to meet up with friends for one last laugh. Dancing: Everyone dances at weddings, funerals and religious events around the world, but sometimes it's traditional to dance alone. While Eid ul Fitr doesn't require any special preparations, because of the nature of religious activities people tend to dress modestly. They might wear black clothing for mourning periods (for example), or dark clothes for the festive occasion to keep the light out. That being said, anyone can enjoy dancing on the streets, at the mosque or other public areas. Even during busy times, the crowd always seems eager to dance and sing along.