What Is Eid ? | What Is Eid Mubarak ? | What Is Ramzan Mubarak ?
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| What Is Eid ? | What Is Eid Mubarak ? | What Is Ramzan Mubarak ? |
Across
the globel, Eid is celebrated in three different forms. While the first one
i.e. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the second one i.e. Eid al-Adha
coincides with the rituals of the Haji, prominently the 10th of Zillhajji, the
12th and last month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. The Muslim community
celebrates both the occasions with lavish feasts and purchase of new clothes.
Additionally, Muslims also celebrate yet another minor Eid called Eid Milad
an-Nabi, which is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet
Muhammad. Eid al-Fitr is a single day celebration wherein Muslims aren’t
permitted to fast but offer Salatul Fajr(the pre-sunrise prayer) and put on new
clothes and perfume. Then, there is Eid al-Adha, which is also called the
Festival of the Sacrifice and honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice
his son. On this day, the affluent Muslims sacrifice their best domestic animal
(cow, sheep, goat, camel etc.) Finally, the third Eid named as Eid Milad an-Nabi
is celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar. On this day, mosques
across the world are decorated using lights and thousands of muslims offer
prayers inside these mosques. Most of the Muslim countries declare the day as a
public holiday.
Popular Names: -
Eid-ul-Fitr is
widely known with several names like :
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Sugar Feast
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The Sweet
Festival
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Bajram or
Bayram
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Lesser Eid
·
Feast of
Breaking the Fast
Eid-ul-Fitr
also spelled as Eid al-Fitar, Eid ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Fitr , is the most
important festival of the followers of Islam. Known to be originated by Prophet
Muhammed, Eid is a day of no fasting. It comes at the end of the month of
Ramadan with morning till evening fasting being a daily ritual. The first Eid
of the year, Eid-ul-Fitr falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal or
Shawwl.
History of Eid-ul-Fitr :-
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The celebration
of Eid was started by Prophet Muhammed.
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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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Since then,
Muslims worldwide observe this day as the one to remember God and offer prayers
in his praise.
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Prayers of Eid-ul-Fitr :-
Allaho-Akber, Allaho-Akber.La ila-ha ill-lal-lah. Allaho-Akber,
All aho-Akber. Wa-lilahill hamd"
Means- "Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no god but Allah. Allah is great, Allah is great. And all praises are for Allah" is recited to honor and glorify the greatness of Allah.
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The special
prayer of Eid is known as Salaat.
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The offering of
prayer or Salaat on Eid-ul-Fitr consist two units called Rakats.
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This prayer is
offered in an open field or a huge hall where many people can be accommodated.
·
The prayer is
followed by the raising of hands to the ears with repeated chants of “Allahu
Akbar” or “God if greatest” for six times which is known as Takbirs.
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General Rituals:-
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Muslims
exchange greetings with the general wish of “Eid Mubarak” to express their joy.
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Followers of
Islam wake up before sunrise on the day of Eid and take bath, later to be
dressed in their finest clothes.
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A sweet
breakfast preferably consisting dates is consumed to ensure there is no fasting
on the day of the festival.
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Muslims attempt
to reach the place of offering of Eid salaat by going there on foot and
following different routes to and from the place of prayer.
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As a compulsory
act of charity, Muslims are advised and do distribute food or money amongst the
poor. This act of charity is an important custom and is called Zakat.
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Men and women,
to express their devotion to the God and the Prophet, wear clothes with the
colors of green and white dominating their attire.
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Women wear a
lot of bangles and apply Mehndi (Henna) to their palms.
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Eidi or gifts
are generally given to relatives and children.
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Visiting family
and friends is a common activity and way of spending this holiday.
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Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha or Eid al-Adha is one of the widely
celebrated festivals of the followers of Islam in India and all over the world.
It is also called Id-ul-Zuha or Bakr-Id by the people of India. That's because
the festival involves the sacrifice of a goat which is termed as bakr (in
Urdu). Eid al-Adha is celebrated during the 10th to the 13th days of the
Islamic month of Dhul Hijja. It marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Eid al-Adha in 2016 is on Sunday, the 11th of September.
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Eid ul-Adha Calendar
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Weekday
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Date
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Year
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Fri
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Sep 25
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2015
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Mon
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Sep 12
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2016
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Fri
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Sep 1
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2017
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Tue
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Aug 21
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2018
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Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
Mawlid (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) celebration is observed
marking the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Celebration of Mawlid takes
place in Rabi' al-awwal, i.e. on the third month in the Islamic calendar. In
some parts of the globe, like in Egypt the term Mawlid is used in a generic
manner to mark birthday celebrations of historical religious figures like Sufi saints.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nab in 2016 is on December 12.
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Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Calendar
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Weekday
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Date
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Year
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Tue
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Dec 13
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2016
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Thu
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Nov 30
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2017
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Tue
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Nov 20
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2018
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