Eid is a Muslim festival, similar to Christmas, but unlike the Catholics celebration, the Muslim festivity is not celebrated for any significant dates or prophet births but to mark the end of the month long fasting or Ramadan. Eid also known as the “Festival of Fast Breaking” is a three-day affair, wherein Muslims all over the world celebrate the occasion by giving cards, gifts to their family and friends as well as by doing charitable works. Take note, Eid is celebrated twice a year, the first one is after the Ramadan, the occasion is called Eid Ul Fitr, and the other is celebrated during the month of Dhu al- Hijjah or two months after and the festivity is called Eid U Adha. Anyway, back to Eid Ul Fitr, during this time the people behaved well as the heaven doors are opened while hell is closed. When the moon is sighted either on the 29th or 30th day, Ramadan is considered completed. The festivity starts with Muslims buying gifts, new clothes to wear and of course by preparing traditional foods that thank Allah for the happiness, blessings, and protection. Aside from enjoying the occasion, many people also visit the sick, the dead to offer prayers and pay zakat a religious tax. The money derived from the tax is shared to the poor and the needy. As said awhile ago, Eid Ud Adha or “Festival of Sacrifice” is another Eid festivity, but unlike the first this one is more sacrilege as Muslims all over the world travel to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj in the Medina and Mecca. The festival is ends with the sacrifice of animals such as goat, chicken, cow, camel or sheep, the sacrifice is shared with friends and family. The annual pilgrimage is observed to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:24:27 +0000
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