Eid ul-Fitr or Id-ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a respectful, remarkable and honorable festival day celebrated with dignity at the end of Mah-e-Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "charity" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah"); and so the holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. It is celebrated after the the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, on the first day of Shawwal. The Takbir is recited after having confirmation that the moon of Shawwal is sighted on the eve of the last day of Ramadan. It continues until the start of the Eid prayer. Before the Eid prayer begins, every Muslim who is able must pay Zakat al-fitr, an alms for the month of Ramadan. This equates to about 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) of a basic foodstuff (wheat, barley, dates, raisins, etc.), or its cash equivalent, and is handed over to people who deserves it. This is distributed to needy local Muslims prior to the start of the Eid prayer. It can be given at any time during the month of Ramadan and is often given early, so the recipient can use it for Eid purchases. This is distinct from Zakat based on wealth, which must be paid to a worthy charity. The Takbir consists of:
Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar La ilaaha illAllaah Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar wa Li-illaahil-Hamd.
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, There is no deity but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest and to Allah goes all praise.
Remember every one on this very special day.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Eid Mubarak (1432)
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