4. What is Eid-al-Fitr?
• also called the "Festival of
Breaking the Fast"
• a religious holiday
celebrated
by Muslims worldwide that
marks the end of the
month-long dawn-to-
sunset fasting of Ramadan.
5. General Rituals
Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of
the first sighting of the crescent moon.
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated for one to three days, depending
on the country.
It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid, and a specific
prayer is nominated for this day.
As an obligatory act of charity, money is paid to the poor
and the needy (Zakat-ul-fitr) before performing the ‘Eid
prayer.
6. The Prayer
• The Eid prayer is performed in
congregation in open areas like fields,
community centers, or mosques.
• consists of only two units of prayer with
a variable amount of Takbirs and other
prayer elements depending on
the branch of Islam observed.
• The Eid prayer is followed by
the sermon and then
a supplication asking for Allah's
forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings
for all living beings across the world.
• The sermon also instructs Muslims as to
the performance of rituals of Eid, such as
the zakat.
7. Post-Prayer
Celebrations
• After the prayers, Muslims visit their relatives, friends,
and acquaintances or hold large communal
celebrations in homes, community centers, or rented
halls.
• Muslims would greet each other by saying Eid
Mubarak, which is Arabic for "Blessed Eid"
• As it comes after a month of fasting, sweet dishes and
foods are often prepared and consumed during the
celebration
• Muslims would typically decorate their homes and are
also encouraged to forgive each other and seek
forgiveness.
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also giving money to the poor.
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