1) Eid ul-fitr follows the blessed month of Ramadan and falls in the first 3 days in the month of Shawwal,the 10th month in the Islamic calendar. 2) It begins with the sighting of the new moon. 3) Fasting is forbidden on this day. 4) One must bathe and dress with clean or new clothes if possible. 5) There is special Eid prayer that is performed in congregation,followed by a sermon. 6) Prior to the start of the prayer,every muslim must pay zakatul-fitr-an alms for the month of Ramadan.This money goes to the local needy people so that they can make Eid purchases. 7) Eid ul-fitr is one of two holidays in Islam, the other being Eid ul-adha which comes in the 12th month. 8) It is a day of celebration to mark the end of a whole month of fasting. 9) Its a day of joy and everyone gives gifts to one another if they can. 10) It only comes once in a year.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 06:07:03 +0000
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