Definition of Eid A Eid is any day of gathering. It is derived from aada (meaning returned), because people return to it periodically. Some scholars say that it derives from aadah (custom or practice) because people are accustomed to celebrating it. IBNUL Arabi (not Ibn Arabi the heretic sufi) said: It is called Eid because it returns every year with renewed happiness. (Lisaanul Arab) Ibn Aabidayn said: The Eid days are thus named because Allah renews His bounties in them; and He distributes His blessings to His worshipers. Thus on Eidul Fitr (after Ramadan), He permits them to eat after having been restrained from food; and He requires paying sadaqatul fitr (the charity of breaking fast to the needy) to the needy. And on Eidul Adhaa (today), He permits the completion of Hajj with the final Tawaaf (circulating around the Kabah); and He requires offering sacrifices and distributing their meat, etc. Also, it is customary for people to be joyful, happy, and to rejoice during the Eid days. (Hashiyatu ibn Abidayn) Taken from: Celebrations in Islaam compiled by Muhammad al-Jibaali
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:50:21 +0000
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