Muslims from around the world will on Friday April, 21, celebrate Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “festival of breaking the fast” or Meethi Eid.
Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries. However, the number of holiday days varies by country.
This year, Eid-Ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated from April 21 Friday, to April 23, Sunday. The actual date may vary as per the moon sighting.
Eid al Fitr is Allah’s reward for believers who fasted during the holy month of Ramadan.
This is also believers thanking Allah for giving them the chance and the strength to carry out His commands during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in a prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by a short sermon.
On their way to the prayer, which is traditionally held in an open area, Muslims recite takbeerat, praising God by saying “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is great”.
It is customary to eat something sweet before the prayer, such as date-filled biscuits known as maamoul.
Muslims usually spend the day visiting relatives and neighbours and accepting sweets as they move around from house to house.
Children, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and money to celebrate the joyous occasion.
In some countries, families visit graveyards to offer their respects to departed family members.
It is common for Muslim-majority countries to decorate their cities with lights and hold festivities to commemorate the end of the fasting month.
Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023 History and Significance:
It is believed that the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan.
Muslims consider this month auspicious and hold fast from dawn to dusk, dedicate themselves to praying to Allah, and refrain from negative thoughts.
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. They break the Roza with a delicious meal and get together with friends and family.
