Eid-ul-Fitr Congrasulation1441 Hijrah

Eid-ul-Fitr Congrasulation1441 Hijrah

By Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan Hossain

Eid al-Fitr

Arabic: ??? ??????, romanized: â€˜Ä«d al-Fi?r

Observed by: Muslims

Type: Islamic

Significance: Marks the end of fasting in Ramadan

Celebrations: Eid prayers, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving

Date: 24 May, Sunday (expected[1][3] â€“ may differ 1 day dependent on sighting of lunar crescent) will be celebrated in Middle East Arabic Countries along with Malaysia, Australia etc countries. On the other hand 25 May, Monday Eid-Ul-Fitr will be celebrated in South-East Asian Countries along with India, Bangladesh, Pakistan etc countries.

Related to Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr.

Eid al-Fitr (/i?d ?l ?f?t?r/ eed ?l FIT-?r; Arabic: ??? ?????? ?Ä«d al-Fi?r, IPA: [?i?d al fit?r]),[4] also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.[5] This religious Eid is the only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities, so the day of celebration varies by locality.

Eid al-Fitr has a particular salat (Islamic prayer) that consists of two rakats (units) generally performed in an open field or large hall. It may only be performed in congregation (jamā?at) and features additional Takbirs (raising of the hands to the ears while saying "Allāhu ?Akbar", meaning "Allah is the greatest")

History

Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad Sawllallahu ‘Alyhi Wasallaam. According to certain traditions, these festivals were initiated in Madina after the migration of Muhammad Sawllallahu ‘Alyhi Wasallaam to Makka to Yasrib (Madina). Anas Rodiallahu ‘Anhoo, a well-known companion of the Prophet, narrated that, when the Prophet arrived in Madina, he found people celebrating two specific days as Eid in which they entertained themselves with recreation and merriment. At this, the Prophet Sawllallahu ‘Alyhi Wasallaam remarked that Almighty has fixed two days of festivity instead of these for you which are better than these: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.[8]

Eid prayer and Eidgah

The Eid prayer is performed in congregation in open areas like fields, community centers, or mosques.[10] No call to prayer is given for this Eid prayer, and it consists of only two units of prayer with a variable amount of Takbirs and other prayer elements depending on the branch of Islam observed.The Eid prayer is followed by the sermon and then a supplication asking for Allah's forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings for all living beings across the world. The sermon also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as the zakat.[13] The sermon of Eid takes place after the Eid prayer, unlike Friday prayer which comes first before prayer. Some imams believe that listening to the sermon at Eid is optional.[14] After the prayers, Muslims visit their relatives, friends, and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations in homes, community centers, or rented halls.[10]

Sunni procedure

Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar

???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ????

laa ilaaha illAllaah

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Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar

???? ???? ???? ????

wa li-illaahil-hamd

???? ?????

As ritual dictates, Sunnis praise Allah in a loud voice while going to the Eid prayer: Allā-hu Akbar, Allā-hu Akbar, Allā-hu Akbar. Lāa ilā-ha illĂ  l-Lāh wal-Lāhu akbar, Alla-hu akbar walil-Lāhi l-?amd. Recitation ceases when they get to the place of Eid or once the Imam commences activities.[15]

The Sunnah Based Eid Congratulation 

TAKABBALALLAHU MINNA WA MINKUM in lieu of EID MUBARAK: Meaning: May Allah accepts us and you (worship).

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Everyone has had a difficult time over the last few weeks and our friends would surely find it touching to receive a phone call on the day on Eid, or even a voice or video message. It’s surely more personal and blessed than sending out a group message of ‘TAKABBALALLAHU MINNA WA MINKUM in lieu of EID MUBARAK: Meaning: May Allah accepts us and you (worship).!’

Like the Sahabah Rodiallahu Anhoo used to, remember to tell people: â€˜Taqabbal Allaahu minnaa wa minka’, which means ‘May Allah accept (the fast and worship) from us and from you’ [Fath al-Bari].

Eid Special Meal

A Muslim expresses his happiness on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr with arranging special meal, which is being placed to family members, Relations, Friend circles, neighbors, inviters etc.

Practices by country

Middle East

Jordan

Jordanians decorate their homes and prepare sumptuous meals for family and friends. They prepare new clothes and shoes for the festival. Eid festivities in Jordan may vary culturally depending on the region, but one common thread in all celebrations is generosity and hospitality. It is a common Jordanian tradition for families to gather at the patriarchal home after the Eid prayers. Before the special Eid meal is served, young children will line up in front of each adult family member, who dispense money as gifts to the children.

Saudi Arabia

Saudis decorate their homes and prepare sumptuous meals for family and friends. They prepare new clothes and shoes for the festival. Eid festivities in Saudi Arabia may vary culturally depending on the region, but one common thread in all celebrations is generosity and hospitality. It is a common Saudi tradition for families to gather at the patriarchal home after the Eid prayers. Before the special Eid meal is served, young children will line up in front of each adult family member, who dispense money as gifts to the children.[18]

Iran

In Iran, at the last days of the month of Ramadan, several groups of experts representing the office of Ayatollah Khamenei go to the different zones of the country to determine the date of Eid al-Fitr.[19] Iranian Muslims take part in the Eid al-Fitr prayer and pay the Zakat al-Fitr.[20] The Eid al-Fitr prayer, and the following sermon, has been led by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Grounds (Mossalla).[21][22] The celebration is typically marked by a one- or two-day national holiday.[23]

Turkey

In Turkey, nationwide celebrated holidays are referred to as bayram, and Eid al-Fitr is referred to as both ?eker Bayram? ("Bayram of Sweets") and Ramazan Bayram? ("Ramadan Bayram"). It is a time for people to attend prayer services, put on their best clothes (referred to as bayraml?k, often purchased just for the occasion), visit all their loved ones (such as relatives, neighbors, and friends), and pay their respects to the deceased with organised visits to cemeteries. It is also customary for young children to go around their neighborhood, door to door, and wish everyone a "Happy Bayram", for which they are awarded candy, chocolates, traditional sweets such as baklava and Turkish Delight, or a small amount of money at every door.[24]

Afghanistan

In the predominantly Sunni Muslim culture of Afghanistan, Eid al-Fitr holds significant importance and is celebrated widely for three days. The most common greeting is Kochnai Akhtar (Blessed Eid) in the Pashto-speaking community. Afghans start preparing for the Eid al-Fitr festival up to ten days prior by cleaning their homes (called Khana Takani in Dari). Afghans visit their local bazaars to buy new clothes, sweets, and snacks including Jelabi (Jalebi), Shor-Nakhod (made with chickpeas), and Cake wa Kolcha (a simple cake, similar to pound cake). On the day of Eid al-Fitr, Afghans will first offer their Eid prayers and then gather in their homes with their families, greeting one another by saying "Eid Mubarak" and usually adding "Eidet Mobarak Roza wa Namazet Qabool Dakhel Hajiha wa Ghaziha," which means "Happy Eid to you; may your fasting and prayers be accepted by Allah, and may you be counted among those who will go to the Hajj-pilgrimage." Family elders will give money and gifts to children. It is also common practice to visit families and friends, which may be difficult to do at other times of the year. Children walk from home to home saying "Khala Eidet Mubarak" ("aunt happy Eid"), and they receive cookies or Pala. At night, multiple campfires are set around houses, sometimes to the point that entire valleys may initially appear to be engulfed in flame. Celebratory fire with automatic rifles, particularly tracer rounds, can also be expected in high density.[25]

Africa

Egypt

Egyptians spend the first day of Eid al-Fitr to gather all family members and celebrate the Eid at public gardens. It is customary for children to also receive an Eidi, a small sum of money to be spent on activities throughout the Eid.[26] Egyptians like to celebrate with others, so the streets are always crowded during the days and nights of Eid.[27]

Tunisia

Since 2012, Tunisia celebrates Eid for three days (with preparations starting several days earlier), two of which are national holidays. Special biscuits, including Baklawa and several kinds of "ka'ak", are made to give to friends and relatives on the day.[48]

Somalia

Eid al-Fitr prayers in Somalia

In Somalia and other Islamic parts of the Horn region, Eid al-Fitr is observed by the Muslim communities. Celebrations marking the event are typically accompanied by elaborate banquets, where special dishes such as xalwo (halwo) and buskut (buskuit) are served.[49]

 South Africa

South Africa

In Cape Town, hundreds of Muslims—each with something to share with others at the time of the breaking of the fast—gather at Green Point in the evening of the last day of Ramadan for the sighting of the moon. The Maghrib (sunset) prayer is then performed in congregation and the formal moon-sighting results are announced thereafter.[50]

Sudan

In Sudan, where 97% of the population is Muslim,[51] preparations for Eid begin the last few days of Ramadan. For days, ka'ak (sugar powdered cookies), bettifour (dry baked goods including dainty biscuits, baked meringues and macaroons—whose name are derived from the French petit four), and popcorn are baked in large batches to serve to guests and to give to family and friends; dressy Eid clothes are either shopped for or sewn; girls and women decorate their hands and feet with henna; and parts of the house may even be painted. The night before Eid, the whole household partakes in cleaning the house and yard and setting out the finest bedsheets, table cloths, and decorations. On the day of Eid, men and boys (and occasionally women and girls) will attend the Eid prayer. For the next 3 days, families will then visit each other, extended family, neighbors, and close friends. In these short visits, the baked goods, chocolates, and sweets are served, and often large lunches are prepared for the visiting well-wishers. Children are given gifts, either in the form of toys or money.[52]

South Asia

India

Special celebratory dishes in India include Lachcha or sivayyan, a dish of fine, toasted sweet vermicelli noodles with milk and dried fruit (see Sheer khurma).[53]

Pakistan

In Pakistan, Eid al-Fitr is also referred to as both Meethi Eid ????? ??? ("Sweet Eid") and Chhoti Eid ????? ??? ("Small Eid"). People are supposed to give obligatory charity on behalf of each of their family members to the needy or poor before Eid day or, minimally, Eid prayer, allowing for all to share in the joy of Eid. At home, family members enjoy special Eid breakfast with various types of sweets and desserts, including Kheer and the traditional dessert Sheer Khurma, which is made of vermicelli, milk, butter, dry fruits, and dates. Eid is mainly enjoyed by the kids, as they mostly receive money in cash called "Eidi" as gift from their relatives and elders.[54] People tend to get fresh and crisp banknotes to gift children with. State Bank of Pakistan issues fresh currency notes every year for this purpose.[55]

Southeast Asia

Indonesia

Eid is known in Indonesia as Hari Raya Idul Fitri, or more popularly as Lebaran, and is a national holiday.[56] People return to their home town or city (an exodus known as mudik) to celebrate with their families and to ask forgiveness from parents, in-laws, and other elders.[57] Festivities start the night before with chanting the Takbir and lighting lamps. On the day itself, after Eid prayer in the morning, zakat alms for the poor are distributed in the mosques. People gather with family and neighbors in traditional clothing and have a special Lebaran meal. Children are given money in colourful envelopes.[58] Later, it is common for Muslims in Indonesia to visit the graves of relatives to ritually clean the grave. Muslims also visit the living in a special ritual called Halal bi-Halal sometime during or several days after Idul Fitri.[59]

Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand

Rows of Pelita (oil lamps) which is used to illuminate homes and the streets during the season. Seen here in Muar, Johor, Malaysia

In Malaysia, children are given token sums of money, known as "duit raya", from their parents or elders.[60][61]

Myanmar

During Ramadan, in small towns and big villages with significant Muslim populations, Burmese Muslim youth organize singing teams called Jago (meaning "wake up). Jago teams usually do not use musical instruments apart from the occasional use of harmonica mouth organs.[62] The roving groups of singers will take the tunes of popular Hindi movie songs, replaced with Burmese lyrics and invocations about fasting, the principles of Islam, and the benefits of Salat.[63]

Philippines

Among Muslim Filipinos in the Philippines, Eid al-Fitr is commonly known as Hariraya, Buka, Hariraya Buka, or Hariraya Buka Puasa.[64][65][66] It is also known as Wakas ng Ramadan (literally "End of Ramadan"), Araw ng Raya ("Feast Day"), or Pagtatapos ng Pag-aayuno ("End of the Fast") in Filipino. It was proclaimed a legal holiday for Muslim Filipinos in 1977 by Presidential Decree 1083. In 2002, this was upgraded to a public national holiday by Republic Act 9177. It is also sometimes known by its Malay name "Hari Raya Puasa"; and by its Indonesian name "Lebaran".[67][68][69]

Its beginning is decided by the sighting of the crescent moon (hilal), followed by morning prayers in mosques or public plazas.[70] When this occurs can sometimes differ depending on the regional government. In some places it is based on the physical sighting of the hilal; while in others it is determined by the Regional Darul Ifta’ of Bangsamoro (RDI-BARMM) or the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), especially during cloudy days.[64][71][72]

The sighting of the hilal is traditionally marked by the beating of drums in some regions. In modern times, this has evolved into a noise barrage known as "Mobile Takbir", where celebrants, especially youths, rev their motorcycles or honk their horns while driving through the streets. Guns are also sometimes fired. These practices have been discouraged by the Grand Mufti of Bangsamoro and local government officials as not being in accordance with Islamic teachings as well as being dangerous and causing accidents in the past.[72][73][74]

Hariraya is characterized by the giving of gifts (known as Eidi), food sharing (salu-salo), and visiting the elderly and the sick.[74][75] Food, alms, and basic necessities are also donated to the poor, a practice known as Fitrana or Zakat al-Fitr. This is usually done a day before Eid al-Fitr.[67][76] Various traditional sweet delicacies of the different Muslim Filipino ethnic groups are served for breakfast, including daral, dodol, browas, tinagtag, panyalam, jampok, and so on.[77] Various activities also mark the celebrations, including dancing, boat races, horse races, and carabao fighting in cities and towns with significant Muslim populations. In Metro Manila, the celebrations are usually held at the Manila Golden Mosque and the Quirino Grandstand.[70] The celebration lasts for three days.[71]

East Asia

China

In the People's Republic of China, out of 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by at least 10 ethnic groups that are predominantly Muslim. These groups are said to total 18 million according to official statistics, but some observers say the actual number may be much higher. It is also a public holiday in China in certain regions, including two Province Prefecture Level regions, Ningxia and Xinjiang. All residents in these areas, regardless of religion, are entitled to either a one-day or three-day official holiday. Outside the Muslim-majority regions, only Muslims are entitled to a one-day holiday. In Xinjiang province, Eid al-Fitr is even celebrated by the Han Chinese population. During the holiday, supplies of mutton, lamb and beef are distributed to households as part of a welfare program funded by government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses. In Yunnan, Muslim populations are spread throughout the region. On Eid al-Fitr, however, some devotees may travel to Sayyid 'Ajjal's grave after their communal prayers. There, they will conduct readings from the Quran and clean the tomb, reminiscent of the historic annual Chinese Qingming festival, in which people go to their ancestors' graves, sweep and clean the area, and make food offerings.[citation needed] Finally the accomplishments of the Sayyid 'Ajall will be related in story form, concluded by a special prayer service to honour the hundreds of thousands of Muslims killed during the Panthay Rebellion, and the hundreds killed during the Cultural Revolution.[78]

Europe

Greece

Eid al-Fitr (i.e. Seker Bayram, Sugar Feast) is celebrated in Greece mainly in the Western Thrace region from the local Muslim minority (Turks, Pomaks and Roma), along with the other two major celebrations, Kurban Bayram (Sacrifice Feast) and H?d?rellez. On the day of the Bayram, family gathers together, wear their best clothes, and celebrate with a common meal, after attending the morning prayer. The women prepare and offer sweets to family and visitors, while small children go around and pay their respects to the elderly by kissing their hands. The elder in turn reward them with candies, sweets, and small amounts of money.[79][80] Local Muslim shopkeepers close their shops this day, while Muslim minority schools have a 5-day holiday for the feast.[80] Some entertainment venues and clubs hold special events for the night of the Bayram.[81]

United Kingdom

Although Eid al-Fitr is not a recognized public holiday in the United Kingdom, many schools, businesses, and organizations allow for at least a day's leave to be taken for religious celebrations. As in Egypt, there have been a small number of reports of historic sexual assaults associated with the Eid in the UK.[82][83][84]

North America

United States

In New York City, alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Eid. Beginning in 2016, New York City Public Schools also remain closed on Eid.[85] In Houston, Texas, the annual prayers are offered at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, organised by the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH). In other states, with smaller Muslim populations, it is common that schools will remain open on Eid al-Fitr.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued several Eid postage stamps, across several years—starting in 2001—honoring "two of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha." Eid stamps were released in 2001 – 2002, 2006 – 2009, 2011.[86][87]

It is become tradition in White House to celebrate “Ifter Party” as well as “Eid Congratulation Ceremony” to Muslim Community of USA by the USA Government. 

How to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Lockdown

Even though you aren’t going to the Masjid or leaving the house, take the time to make ghusl, put on some perfume and dress up on this blessed day! This will make the day feel more special and give you a break from your normal routine during lockdown.

Eid al-Fitr 2020 is going to be celebrated in self-isolation, which kind of seems to go against the spirit of Eid, doesn’t it? Around the world, Eid is a holiday celebrated with the community, from praying together in the Masjid to visiting our extended family to giving Zakat al-Fitr to the needy.

However, we can still share in the blessings of Eid from the safety of our homes, while upholding our community spirit and spending time with family! Here are ten simple tips for how you can have a blessed Eid during lockdown.

Make ghusl in the morning

Ibn ’Abbas narrated, “The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to have a bath on the day of Fitr” [Ibn Majah].

Even though you aren’t going to the Masjid or leaving the house, take the time to make ghusl, put on some perfume and dress up on this blessed day! This will make the day feel more special and give you a break from your normal routine during lockdown.

Eat dates in the morning

Begin the day by eating an odd number of dates, to show that you are not fasting. This is from the Sunnah and, again, will help you get that essential Eid feeling, even during lockdown.

Recite Eid takbeer around the neighbourhood

Get the whole family to recite Eid takbeer softly while walking around the neighbourhood on your daily walk. As the Prophet (saw) said:

Ibn Abbas (ra) narrated,”When the day of Eid-ul-Fitr [begins], the angels descend on earth, where they take their positions at access points of roads, calling out with a voice that is heard by the whole creation of Allah, except men and Jin, ;O Ummah of Muhammad (saw)! Come out to your most Noble and Gracious Lord, who grants much, and pardons the major sins’. When they proceed to their places of prayer, Allah, Exalted is He, says to His angels, ‘O My angels! What is the reward of a worker when he has done his work?’ So they say, ‘Our Lord and Our Master! To receive his reward [for the work, in full]’. So He says, ‘I call you to witness that, for their fasts [during Ramadan], and for their standing in prayer at night, I have made their reward My Pleasure, and my Forgiveness. Depart [from here], you are forgiven'” [Lataif al-Ma’arif].

The Eid takbeer are: â€˜Alla-hu akbar, Alla-hu akbar. Laa illa-ha illallaah wallaahu akbar. Alla-hu akbar wa lillaahil hamd’.