While this is the expected Eid date in the UK, the exact date of Eid ul-Fitr normally varies across the world; there are some communities who choose to retain consistency and celebrate at the same time by declaring Eid once the new moon has appeared above Mecca. To celebrate a full month of fasting in this way, Eid ul-Fitr is a joining together of family, friends, and communities to feast and enjoy the food that has been provided by Allah SWT.
Eid-ul-Fitr festival is an important way to mark the end of Ramadan, however, before the festivities can begin, there are a number of important rituals that must first take place to give true thanks to Allah SWT for all he has done.
After the cleansing or ablution, the family prepare for the day, by wearing the finest clothes they own, or new clothes they have bought for the occasion. After the greetings are said, Eid prayers begin. Zakat ul-Fitr, or Fitrana, is a charity donation which must be made before Eid prayers commence, as this is distributed amongst the neediest to ensure they can take part in Eid festivities.
Allah pointed out that if a person could not give up evil ways, violence, greed, lust, anger and malicious thoughts, He had no need of their giving up food and drink. It would be meaningless:. To assist the needy during Ramadan and in accordance with Islamic rules, a sum of money, goods or produce known as Zakat is collected once a year during Ramadan.
Muslims are encouraged to save a portion of their earnings, which are then collected and distributed to deserving individuals or Islamic organizations worldwide. An extra Zakat known as Zakat-ul-Fitr is usually collected during Eid celebrations, to ensure that the poor and needy are also able to share in the joy of the festival. Zakat-ul-Fitr is usually given before Eid prayers at the end of Ramadan.
From dawn to the rising of the sun, the first prayer of the day, Fajr is observed. The third prayer, 'Asr is performed late in the evening before the setting of the sun. The fourth prayer, Maghrib is performed after sunset until all sunlight has faded. Tahajjud - this is a prayer said in the early hours of the morning after midnight. Tarawih prayers are voluntary prayers done after the Isha prayer at night.
These prayers are either eight or twenty rakah and said only during Ramadan. Prior to sunrise each day in the month of Ramadan, a meal is taken in preparation for the daily fast. Fasting begins at least ten minutes before the first light of dawn is seen in the sky, and Muslims are required to declare their intention to fast before noon of the given day.
As soon as the sun sets, fasting ends for that day and evening prayers are performed. Since the evening meal Iftar is a special occasion, families and friends come together to share in the joy of completing their fast for another day.
Prayers are divided into five daily prayer times according to Islamic rules. Two hours each day are allocated to each prayer period. However prayers may be performed for a few minutes within this time. Before prayers are performed, Muslims are required to cleanse themselves, remove their shoes and turn in the direction of the holy city Makkah.
Download a copy of the Eid-ul-Fitr Brochure. Bennett, Olivia. Ramadan and Eid-Ul-Fitr. London: Macmillan Education, Esposito, John. The Oxford History of Islam. New York: Oxford University Press, Haneef, Suzanne. Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization. It is generally accepted that Prophet Muhammad received the first vision of the Holy Quran during the holy month of Ramzan.
Eid al-Fitr signified the end of fasting from dawn to dusk throughout Ramadan and the opening of the Shawwal month. Eid ul Fitr is also observed to pay tribute to Allah for bestowing strength and courage during the month-long fasting customs. Usually lasting three to four days, and Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims.
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