Understanding Eid-al-Fitr: Traditions and Celebrations
Eid-al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of Ramadan. The festivities include special prayers, charitable acts, and joyous gatherings with family and friends. Learn about the rituals, prayers, post-prayer celebrations, and surprising facts associated with Eid-al-Fitr. Discover the importance of giving to the less fortunate and spreading goodwill during this auspicious time.
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Tutor worship 2thMay 2022
This is the day the Lord has made We say together: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Surprising Facts About Eid-al-Fitr
The video shares some different facts. One of them includes not only sharing gifts with each other, but also giving money to the poor. Let's Chat Check out What do you think about this practice? Why do you think this is an important part of this tradition?
Let us pray Dear Lord, You came to give honour to the least, those forgotten, overlooked and misjudged. You came to give first place to the last, those left behind, misunderstood and undervalued. You came to give a warm welcome to the lost, those who are orphaned, abandoned and destitute. Help us to be your ears to listen to their cries. Help us to be your voice speaking out love and acceptance. Help us to be your feet walking beside those in need. Help us to be your hands to clothe, feed and shelter them. You came for the least, the lost and last of this world. Lord, hear our prayer. In Jesus Name,
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord We say together: Amen
