Interesting facts about Eid-Al-Fitr

The Arabic name Eid-Al-Fitr means celebration of breaking the fast. It is celebrated toward the finish of Islamic sacred month of Ramadan and the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the lunar Islamic timetable.

Amid the long stretch of Ramadan, Muslims fast from morning to dusk to honor the month that the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. Eid Al-Fitr celebrates the finish of the month—and the end of the fasting. The drawn-out fasting isn't just about food—it additionally incorporates refraining from taking medications, drinking any fluids (that includes water), smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. The festivity of Eid additionally denotes the anniversary of the Quran being revealed.

Here is what you need to know about the occasion celebrated by more than 1 billion Muslims:

Eid-Al-Fitr starts when the moon is first sighted

Eid Al-Fitr doesn't start until the new moon shows up in the sky (although generally, and still today for many Muslims, it doesn't start until the point when the waxing crescent moon is seen). In fact, that implies that over the world, Eid-Al-Fitr starts at different times and even different days, depending upon location. To make it more common, few Muslims observe Eid when the new moon shows up over Mecca rather than their own locations.

Cleansing body and wear new clothes

Before going to perform morning prayers, Muslims wake up early in the morning to cleanse their bodies in a custom called "ghusl." Also, they wear new clothes and females brighten their hands with henna designs. Few people wear traditional dress, while others decide on contemporary clothing.  

Rituals

It is a custom to have breakfast prior the special prayer of Eid, as Prophet Muhammad used to eat something sweet prior offering his prayers.

Eid Prayer

The Eid prayer is unique from the normal prayer known as Adhaan. This special prayer could be done anytime between the Ishraq (dawn) and Zawal (mid-day) prayers.

Remembrance

Eid is also a day about remembering dear ones who have passed away. Muslims on this day visit the graves of the deceased upon the arrival of Eid-Al-Fitr. They offer dua for the dead and clean their grave site.

Zakat al-Fitr

It is a charity given to poor people which is a part of celebration toward the finish of Ramadan. Muslims make it an obligatory to set aside some amount of money to charity that can be used to help poor people buy new clothes and food. They additionally exchange gifts and welcome cards with friends and relatives.

Eid-Al-Fitr generally lasts for three days

The celebration generally goes on for three days, yet relying upon how it falls on the calendar, the gatherings and festivities could last longer. For instance, if the three days fall mid-week, Muslims will probably still celebrate throughout the end of the week.

Have a blessed Eid from Alawooz team / Eid Mubarak!