Ramzan Eid
The month of Ramzan ends with the "little feast", Eid al Fitr, the feast of the breaking of the fast. Above all, it is a family celebration for all Muslims. It is one of the most important celebrations of Islam. All Muslims celebrate this festival with special preparations and great fanfare. The entire atmosphere becomes joyous and full of cheer.
For Muslims, the month of Ramazan holds special religious significance. The whole month of Ramzan is the month of fasting. They eat something before sunrise and keep fasting for the day. They pray five times a day and after sunset in the evening end the fast by feeding the poor, etc., and later eating themselves. Children and sick and helpless persons have been exempted from fasting, but it is imperative for all competent people to fast in the month of Ramzan. On the last day of the month of Ramzan, all Muslims are eager to see the moon because ' Eid ' is celebrated on the second day only after the moon is seen.
In Ramzan, it is especially important to avoid sins, every believer must decide that the month of blessings will not be misused, the eyes, ears and language will not be misused and stay away from lies, anger, confusion and slander
It is a family celebration. Traditionally, the faithful get up early, have a snack in the morning (e.g. a few dates), a symbolic act that reminds them that Ramzan is over, before going to prayer, dressed in their finest clothes, after having washed and perfumed. After praying, people embrace each other and greet ‘Eid Mubarak’. They go home to their friends and relatives and greet them on Eid. At the same time, a series of festivities begin. People enjoy a variety of tasty dishes and also exchange it with their close relatives.
It is also recommended that Muslims recite the "takbir" on the way to the mosque, a phrase of praise to God. Practitioners are also obliged to give alms to the needy, even if they can do it throughout the month of Ramzan. Throughout the day, they exchange vows by phone, SMS or via social networks, wishing everyone "a happy party": "Eid Mubarak". The children receive gifts or some money and the whole family gathers around festive meals and pastries. Several days of preparations are sometimes necessary upstream.
On the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, which dedicates the end of the month of Ramzan, people wish the Muslims happiness, health and success. This is a feast of forgiveness, sharing and concern for others. It is a day of rejoicing, forgiveness and brotherhood, where practitioners celebrate the blessings bestowed by God during the holy month of Ramzan. Muslims also thank Allah for giving them the strength to fast for a month.
How is Eid celebrated in Muslim countries?
Eid El Fitr is by far the most popular holiday in Islam. It is a "blessed night", a night of great religious fervour that pious Muslims pass-through the mosque by chanting the Quranic text. You will also see that at this time of year a wind of solidarity is blowing over the Muslim world. Muslim children walk around all afternoon, visit other families of all religions, sing a little song and receive a few pennies or sweets. Neighbours, cousins and friends come together to get their hands dirty and make cakes! Children and husbands help with the preparations by bringing the huge trays filled with pastries to the large neighbourhood bakeries that rent their ovens. In addition, the men are responsible for shopping (almond, honey, pistachio flour).In West Africa, Burkina Faso for example, where the 40% of Muslims in the population live in peace with 20% of Christians and 40% of traditional religion, Muslims send food dishes to friendly families, Christian or otherwise, and they come to greet them to wish them "EID MUBARAK". The Bishop of the place writes a letter of congratulations and, with a delegation, will hand it over to the great Imam.
The feast begins with prayers in common early in the morning at the mosque. They are followed by a sermon delivered by the Imam. Then, after this long period of fasting, it is an opportunity to make more abundant meals, as a family, to visit family to present their wishes. It is also the feast of children who wear new clothes and who are offered gifts. All social life is then coloured with joy and joy. It is also the religious duty of every Muslim to think of the poor man's share of alms and food. Eid al-Fitr is a time of celebration and reconciliation for Muslims.
How do Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr?
Muslims visit from house to house during the three days of Eid. They start with grandparents, then uncles and aunts, cousins... The children put on their best clothes and go from door to door to wish "Eid Mubarak" (Happy Eid) in their neighbourhood. In some countries they are given ‘eidiya’, a small amount of money kids. After three days, they can collect a good amount with which they can buy toys. In the Middle East, children receive cakes such as baklavas or loukoums. Children are rewarded after a month of effort.Is Eid al-Fitr closely followed by all Muslims?
Whether or not they fast during Ramzan, Muslims all participate in Eid al-Fitr, which is primarily a family holiday. There is a growing split between the two categories of Muslims. There is a very secular fringe that no longer fasts, but without questioning traditions. They are usually third-generation. Another segment of the population is more in an identity practice. Ramzan remains the last sign of "Islamism" for Muslims, as can the act of wearing the veil or eating halal. But during Eid al-Fitr, the tensions between those who fasted and others fall. In general, this festival is a time dedicated to peace and reconciliation. Ramzan, wearing the veil or consuming halal are increasingly the only indicators of "Islamism". But during Eid, there is a true communion between practitioner and non-practicer.The month of Ramzan and the auspicious festival of Eid thereafter are of special religious significance to all. It inspires man to have the purity of the mind. This festival teaches us brotherhood and love for each other.
