Eid, popularly known as Eid-ul-Fitr, is a festival observed by the
Muslim community to celebrate the conclusion of the month of fasting
Ramzan is the time for fasting or keeping roza, as there is a promise of salvation for those who fast during this month.
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.
Fasting is one of the duties which has to be performed by a devout Muslim, just as he has to offer prayers, do charity, read the Koran and undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca. Ramzan is the time when he is able to perform all these acts. 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.
Even as the layman is aware of the sehri and Iftars, which are meals before sunrise and after sunset respectively, there is a strict regimen of prayers too that is to be followed. A roza cannot be complete without offering prayers or namaaz five times during the day. Many Muslims also try to read the entire Koran during this period. The term 'roza' us an Arabic word means abstinence. The month long fasting ends with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr that symbolizes a reward for their fasting.
Charity forms a very significant part of Islam, and so the Eid which falls at the end of this holy month is called Id-ul Fitr, fitr meaning charity. It is also believed that any good deed done during this period is seventy times more blessed than when performed otherwise.
Soon after the namaz was over, people hug each other and wish "Eid Mubarak", exchange gifts and enjoy special dishes, particularly 'sewai' and different varieties of biryani and kebabs. Devout Muslim families also offer food to the poor and needy outside the mosques. Special prayers were offered at various mosques and religious centres and alms were given to the needy. Eid-ul-Fitr that marks the end of the Islamic month of Ramzan and is celebrated with much fervour.
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.
Ramzan is the time for fasting or keeping roza, as there is a promise of salvation for those who fast during this month.
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. Fasting is one of the duties which has to be performed by a devout Muslim, just as he has to offer prayers, do charity, read the Koran and undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca. Ramzan is the time when he is able to perform all these acts. 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.
Even as the layman is aware of the sehri and Iftars, which are meals before sunrise and after sunset respectively, there is a strict regimen of prayers too that is to be followed. A roza cannot be complete without offering prayers or namaaz five times during the day. Many Muslims also try to read the entire Koran during this period. The term 'roza' us an Arabic word means abstinence. The month long fasting ends with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr that symbolizes a reward for their fasting.
Charity forms a very significant part of Islam, and so the Eid which falls at the end of this holy month is called Id-ul Fitr, fitr meaning charity. It is also believed that any good deed done during this period is seventy times more blessed than when performed otherwise.
Soon after the namaz was over, people hug each other and wish "Eid Mubarak", exchange gifts and enjoy special dishes, particularly 'sewai' and different varieties of biryani and kebabs. Devout Muslim families also offer food to the poor and needy outside the mosques. Special prayers were offered at various mosques and religious centres and alms were given to the needy. Eid-ul-Fitr that marks the end of the Islamic month of Ramzan and is celebrated with much fervour.
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.
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