What is Eid-ul-Fitr all about?
Known to be originated by Prophet Muhammad, Eid is a day of no fasting
Eid al-Fitr means “festival of breaking the fast” and marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadaan. It is celebrated for three days and on the morning of the first day, Muslims gather for prayer.
Eid is also infused with different traditions in different countries.
Most people use the three days of Eid for visitations.
Other traditions include Eidee (money given to kids on Eid) and wearing new clothes.
Eid-ul-Fitr – also spelled as Eid al-Fitar and Eid ul-Fitr – is the most important festival of the followers of Islam.
Known to be originated by Prophet Muhammad, Eid is a day of no fasting.
It comes at the end of the month of Ramadaan, during which morning till evening fasting is a daily ritual.
The first Eid of the year, Eid-ul-Fitr, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal or Shawwl.
The celebration of Eid was started by Prophet Muhammad. Some traditions believe that it was on the Prophet’s arrival at Madinah that he observed its people indulging in recreational activities. It was then that he suggested the two days of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha as the two better days of enjoying oneself.
Since then, Muslims worldwide observe this day as the one to remember God and offer prayers in His praise.
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