Eid Al Fitr -Eid 2020

Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan

Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and also well known as the festival of “Breaking the Fast”.Millions of Muslims around the world will be gathering with their family and friends, attending morning prayers, giving donations to charity and having feasts together.While Eid is the celebration of Allah, it is also an opportunity to reflect on Ramadan and all of the wonderful aspects of our lives that we are blessed to have.

Bestaining from eating and drinking in the day during Ramadan is very quick to remind you how lucky we are to have the choice to eat and drink.During Eid, families will exchange food, go to big markets and give food to the less fortunate.Eid, which means “festival”, is a three day celebration of joy and gratitude for the blessings of everyday life.

Today, we live in a fast paced society where we are constantly busy with work and everyday responsibilities.Unfortunately, many of us will not find the time to spend it with the people that we love. During Eid, Muslims are encouraged to be joyful and to come together as a community.There are many reasons to be grateful during Eid and each year, Ramadan will teach us something about ourselves but most of all, people will spend this occasion together to think of others and to celebrate life.

Eid al-Fitr is called different names in different countries,arabic speakers say Eid al-Fitr or simply Eid (Arabic word for holiday). This festival is also called Ramazan Bairami (Azerbaijan), Lebaran (Indonesia), Korite (Senegal), and Hari Raya Puasa (Malaysia). Eid al-Fitr is also known as the Lesser Eid, and is one of two major Eids. The second is called Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), a holiday that celebrate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son.

Muslims start off this holiday by attending their local mosque for the Eid prayer. Sometimes mosques get so full that people must pray outside. People take this opportunity to ask God to accept the sacrifice of Ramadan fasting and thank Him for Eid al-Fitr. Muslims may also visit, pray at, and clean the graves of family members during this holiday.

Since this holiday comes after the end of a month-long fast, Muslims spend most of this holiday eating. Each country has it’s own special dishes. In Jordan, many people prepare a special date-filled cookie called mamou.

Eid al-Fitr is like Christmas for Muslim children. Gifts of money, toys, candies, jewelry, and clothing are the most common. These gifts aren’t just for kids. Many adults receive and give gifts as well.

To our family and friends, Eid Mubarak! May you always be grateful for your blessings.