We learned about the preparations for Eid Ul Fitr, the importance of fasting during Ramzan, the eve of Eid i.e. Chand Raat, the excitement of the day of Eid and the different ways of celebrating Eid around the world. Eid is not just a festival of happiness, but it is also a means of spiritual purification and teaching patience. Keeping Corona in mind this year, we also talked about some new digital ways of celebrating Eid.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Eid ul Fitr
- Meaning and Significance
- Religious Importance
Eid ul Fitr: Festival of Happiness
Every year, the month of Ramadan comes bathed in moonlight and Eid ul Fitr also brings the gift of happiness. Throughout the month of Ramzan, Muslim brothers and sisters fasted, prayed and improved themselves with hard work. Now Eid is the day to celebrate and share happiness.
Eid means happiness and Fitr means breaking. That is, Eid-ul-Fitr is a festival of happiness, which is celebrated to celebrate the end of the fast of Ramzan. It is celebrated only when the moon appears, as if God (God) sends this moon as a reward of happiness.
On this day special prayers are offered in the mosque. People wear new clothes, hug each other and say Eid Mubarak. Sweets are prepared in homes, vermicelli is eaten and children receive Eid. The process of eating food continues at the homes of relatives and friends. Donations are also given to the poor so that they can also participate in this happiness.
Eid is not only a festival of happiness, but also teaches patience and restraint. It teaches that humanity and happiness can be maintained even in difficulties.
Preparations for Eid ul Fitr
- Moon sighting
- Shopping and new clothes
- Cleaning and decorating homes
Eid Ki Dhoom: Preparations that touch the heart (Eid Ki Dhoom: Taiyyaariyan Jo Dil Ko Chu Len)
The month of Ramzan is about to end and the fragrance of Eid has started wafting in every house. This is the time when activity in homes increases and preparations start going on in full swing.
Seeing the Moon: Waiting for Happiness (Moon Ka Didar: Waiting for Happiness)
Everyone knows how special the moon of Eid is. It seems as if this moon brings news of happiness. In the last days of Ramadan, as the evening approaches, telescopes are decorated on the rooftops, eyes look at the sky, hoping to see that lovely crescent of the moon. When the moon is visible, there is noise of happiness in the houses, “Edi is about to be celebrated!”
Fragrance of new clothes
Dressing up on Eid has its own fun. There is increased activity in the markets. Mother brings new kurta and pajama and beautiful clothes are available for the children. Everyone tries to look better than each other. The fragrance of new clothes spreads in every corner of the house and this fragrance further increases the happiness of Eid.
Home cleaning and decoration
Cleaning the house before Eid also has its own importance. The entire house is made to shine. Old things are removed and new ones are brought in. The house is decorated with colorful curtains, bright lights and beautiful flowers. This decoration is a special way to maintain happiness.
These are the small preparations that touch the heart and make the festival of Eid memorable. These moments unite the family and start a cycle of happiness.
Fasting in Ramadan
- Importance of fasting
- Daily routine during Ramadan
Ramadan fasts: prayer and peace of heart
The month of Ramadan is very special for Muslims. This is the time when people groom themselves by abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset and become engrossed in worship. Fasting is not just to endure hunger and thirst, but it is a special means of spiritual purification.
real meaning of days
The purpose of fasting is not just to keep people hungry and thirsty. In a way, this is the time to test yourself and learn patience and restraint. Fasting gives us an opportunity to understand the problems of the poor. When we ourselves suffer hunger, the feeling of others’ hunger also becomes more profound. During fasting, the number of donations increases and the poor are helped.
Routine during Ramadan
During the days of Ramzan, the daily routine of the person observing fast changes a bit. The important meal of Sehri is eaten before sunrise. Then people keep fast and pray throughout the day. As the evening approaches, the time for Iftar comes.
The scene of Iftar itself is different. After being hungry the whole day, when you sit with your family and eat dates in the evening, you get a different kind of happiness. Then Taraweeh prayers are offered throughout the night. These are those moments, when the heart feels a strange peace. Ramzan teaches us that happiness is not just in eating and drinking, but also in managing things and living for others.
Eid-ul-Fitr Eve
- Special prayers
- Traditional sweets and food preparation
Chand Raat: Night of sleepless happiness
The month of Ramadan is about to end and the magic of the moon night has spread to every house. This is the night in which happiness makes one sleepless. Everywhere one can see hustle and bustle, enthusiasm and decorations.
rain of blessings
Special Taraweeh prayers are offered in mosques on moonlit nights. People ask for blessings even when alone. Praying for forgiveness from Allah, praying for happiness and praying for progress for the coming year. These nights provide a special opportunity to immerse yourself in worship and seek forgiveness from your sins.
The aroma of sweets fills the house
A special thing about moon night is the smell of sweet vermicelli and dates. Women gather at home and make vermicelli. Colorful vermicelli look as beautiful as they are delicious to eat. Apart from this, various types of sweets are also made. The splendor of Mehndi can also be seen in the courtyard of the house. Women apply henna on each other’s hands and tell stories. These nights are also a special occasion to meet and share happiness.
The hustle and bustle of the moonlit night, decorations, prayers and the smell of sweets touch the heart and these moments further increase the wait for the celebration of Eid. These are those moments, remembering which brings a smile on the face.
Eid-ul-Fitr Day
- Takbir and Eid prayers
- Giving of Zakat al-Fitr
- Celebrations and greetings
- Family gatherings and feasts
Eid day: flood of happiness
The moon of Eid has appeared and the flood of happiness has started flowing everywhere. Everyone wakes up early, giving up the sound sleep of the morning. Wearing new clothes, applying fragrance, he sets out for Eid prayers.
Echo of Takbeer and Eid Namaz
The scene of Eid namaz is different. The echo of “Allahu Akbar” echoes everywhere. Children dance and jump happily. After offering namaz in mosques, people hug each other and say Eid Mubarak. They kiss the cheeks lovingly and give Idi to the children.
support of zakat
Eid is definitely a festival of happiness, but it also acts as a support for the poor. There is a tradition of giving donations to the poor before Eid, which is called Zakat. This is a special way of joining the happiness of the poor by giving some money or grains to them.
feast and fair
The real fun of Eid comes on returning home. Sweet vermicelli is eaten with family members. Various types of delicious dishes are prepared. The fragrance of biryani spreads throughout the house. There are visits from relatives and friends. Children keep dancing with joy after wearing new clothes and celebrating Eid.
This day of Eid is a festival of happiness. These moments unite the family and strengthen the bond of love. These are the memories that we cherish throughout the year and make the wait for the next Eid even longer.
Eid-ul-Fitr Traditions around the World
- Diverse cultural celebrations
- Unique customs and practices
Eid fragrance, around the world
The festival of Eid not only spreads happiness, but it also takes us on a tour of colorful cultures around the world. Eid is celebrated in its own way in every country, but everywhere there is only one thing in common – happiness and love.
chandelier lighting in egypt
Eid celebration is very special in Egypt. Beautiful chandeliers are used to decorate houses there. These colorful lanterns sparkle at night and give a different color to the Eid night.
Ketupat taste in Indonesia
Eid has a different taste in Indonesia. There, a sweet dish called Ketupat is especially prepared on Eid. It is rice cooked in coconut milk, which is eaten with sweet sauce.
Sweetness of dates in South Africa
In South Africa, on the occasion of Eid, people gift dates to each other. It is believed that Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) used to eat dates to break the fast, hence this tradition continues even today.
The beauty of Mehndi in Türkiye
In Turkey, the Mehndi ceremony is celebrated with great enthusiasm before Eid. Women gather and apply beautiful mehndi on each other’s hands and share the happiness of Eid.
vermicelli fragrance in india
The festival of Eid in India seems incomplete without the fragrance of vermicelli. On the day of Eid, vermicelli is prepared in every house and eaten together with the entire family. Apart from this, delicious things like biryani, sheerkhurma are also made.
These are just some examples. Eid is celebrated in different ways in different corners of the world. But everywhere there is only one thing in common – thanking God, sharing happiness with loved ones and praying for each other.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Events and Celebrations
- Local community events
- Online celebrations and virtual gatherings
Eid 2024: Digital flavor of happiness
Eid al-Fitr/Date (2024)
Evening of Tue, 9 Apr, 2024 – Wed, 10 Apr, 2024
As soon as the Eid moon appears, a fair of happiness is organized everywhere. This year Eid of 2024 is going to be something special.
New style of celebration with loved ones
As usual vermicelli will be prepared at home, new clothes will be worn and Eid will be celebrated. But this time social distancing will also have to be taken care of. Perhaps this time instead of big Eidgahs, prayers should be offered in small mosques or at homes.
socializing in the neighborhood
Locally, small get together programs can take place in the society or locality. Where people can wish each other Eid Mubarak from a short distance and distribute sweet vermicelli prasad. Online gaming competitions or painting competitions based on Eid can be organized for children.
Eid celebration in digital world
This time social media and video calling are also going to play a special role in the celebration of Eid. Eid greetings can be given to relatives and friends living far away through video calling. Also, Eid special photos and videos can be shared on social media, so that even those living far away can join the celebration of their loved ones.
Some online platforms can also organize special programs on Eid, where people can join and listen to poetry, qawwali or stories related to Eid. This will be a new style of Eid, where tradition and modernity will go together.
The festival of Eid is a festival of sharing happiness, whether it is online or offline. May this moment bring happiness for everyone, this is my prayer.