Millions celebrate Eid today: 10 things to know
As the holy month of fasting for Muslims, Ramzan, comes to an end, the preparations for Eid -ul-Fitr begin. “We have spent an entire month fasting, now we will celebrate Eid,” says 17-year-old Shahida Hussain from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. The joyous festival, which symbolises peace and brotherhood, is being celebrated across the country on Saturday, with the exception of Kerala that celebrated Eid on Friday.
Eid in English means festival and ul- Fitr stands for breaking fast. Eid -ul-Fitr literally means the festival of breaking fast.
Here are 10 other interesting facts about Eid and Ramzan:
Eid in English means festival and ul- Fitr stands for breaking fast. Eid -ul-Fitr literally means the festival of breaking fast.
Here are 10 other interesting facts about Eid and Ramzan:
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Neither Ramadan or Ramzan are actual pronunciations of the Arabic word. Ramzan is a more romanized version. Ramzan or Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
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According to Maulana Shakir Ali from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, Allah had blessed Muslims with the Quran Shareef during this time. This month is observed to commemorate an event which occured around 1500 years ago. Muhammad was blessed with knowledge, which got converted into the Quran later.
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There are five pillars of Islam. 1. Shahada 2. Salah 3. Roza (Fasting) 4. Zakat 5. Hajj. This is why it is necessary for every Muslim to fast. The main purpose is to understand the discomfort and agony of the poor and underprivileged.
Ramzan is a month of fasting from dawn to sunset. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is called the suhur, while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is the iftar, the Maulana says.
Ramzan is a month of fasting from dawn to sunset. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is called the suhur, while the meal at sunset that breaks the fast is the iftar, the Maulana says.
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Nothing can be consumed during daytime, not even water should be taken. Pork products and alcohol can’t be consumed. Sex is strictly prohibited during daytime i.e. while doing fast. Backbiting and violence is prohibited the entire month
The message is clear: Don’t do wrong, don’t see wrong, dont speak wrong.
The use of perfume or incense is also prohibited.
The message is clear: Don’t do wrong, don’t see wrong, dont speak wrong.
The use of perfume or incense is also prohibited.
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"It is very important for one to share whatever they eat at the time of Iftar, which is the meal eater to break one's fast. It doesn't matter if the person around you is Hindu or Christian. If they are hungry, they must not be ignored while one breaks fast. If this happens it is called 'haram' which means that the entire fast becomes worthless. No one should be left hungry intentionally at the time of iftar," says the Maulana.
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Eid- ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal which falls in the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Shawwal is the month of rising up, which follows a month of fasting. Shawwal means to lift or carry.
Eid- Ul-Fitr & Eid Al-Adha are the two most important festivals in Islam. ‘Feast of the sacrifice’ or Eid Al-Adha is celebrated in order to mark the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the fifth Pillar of Islam. Eid al-Adha is also the tenth day of the final month of the Islamic calendar.
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"We Muslims on the day of Eid gather in large open spaces in sunlight for special prayers, these pray are specifically for Eid and are called Salat- ul-Eid. Salat in Arabic stands for what we call communication or communication with God, which is prayer. The prayer happens after the first meal at daylight or breakfast, it is a Sunnah to eat a meal so as not to extend the fast," says the Maulana.
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"One must donate all the food one has in surplus after Ramzan and before Eid prayer, this is what Zakat al-Fitr means for a Muslim," according to Maulana Shakir Ali. Zakat in Arabic and charity in English almost mean the same. Zakat al-Fitr as a phrase means Charity before Eid or celebration.
Take Ghusl (bath) before the Eid Salah (Eid prayer).
Putting on Attar (perfume).
Takbeer ul-Eid should be recited softly on Eid ul-Fitr.Eid Takbeer is: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. La Ilaaha Illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa Lillahil Hamd'.
Congratulating each other ‘Eid Mubarak’.
Routes to salah al- Eid (the route opted for going and returning from namaz must be different.)
Eat before prayer.
Perform salah al-Eid (special eid prayer).
Text: Manvi Singh | TNN
Putting on Attar (perfume).
Takbeer ul-Eid should be recited softly on Eid ul-Fitr.Eid Takbeer is: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. La Ilaaha Illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa Lillahil Hamd'.
Congratulating each other ‘Eid Mubarak’.
Routes to salah al- Eid (the route opted for going and returning from namaz must be different.)
Eat before prayer.
Perform salah al-Eid (special eid prayer).
Text: Manvi Singh | TNN
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