EID MUBARACK:
Eid ul Fitr or the 'festival of fast
breaking' is the most celebratory of all Muslim festivals. The term 'Eid' has
been derived from the Arabic word 'oud', which means 'the return' and hence,
signifies the return of the festival each year.
The festival is significant as
much for its timing, as for its religious implications. It is celebrated after
the long fasting month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar), on
the first day of the Shawwal month of the Hijri year (Islamic calendar). Legend
says that the Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Mohammed in the last ten days of
Ramadan.
The month of Ramadan is historically associated with two important victories of Prophet Muhammad - the battle of Badr and the conquest of Makkah. Fasting during the month of Ramadan, according to Islamic beliefs, helps in developing self-control and is a way of getting closer to Allah. The festival of Eid ul Fitr marks the beginning of celebrations and merriment for a period extending over three days. Eid ul Fitr is synonymous with joy and thanksgiving. Such is the spirit of this great festival that even a lot of Non-Muslims participate in Eid celebrations in India.
The Festival of
Eid is denoted to spirit of love, sharing peace and brotherhood, empathy for
poor.
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