A little thing you should know about the Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr meal,TajikistanOfficial nameArabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īd al-FiṭrAlso calledThe Sugar Feast, the Sweet Festival, the Lesser EidObserved byMuslim worldTypeIslamicSignificanceMarks the end ofRamadanfastingDate1Shawwal2013 date8 August (±1 day)[1]2014 date28 July (± 1 day)[2]CelebrationsFamily and friends visits, traditional sweet dishes, using perfume, wearing new clothes,giving gifts, musical performances, etc.ObservancesZakat al-Fitrcharity,Eid prayersRelated toRamadan,Eid al-Adha The Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month offasting (sawm). The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entiremonth of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month ofShawwal. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of anylunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality. However in most countries, it is generally celebrated on the same day as Saudi Arabia.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:13:51 +0000
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