I hope I'm spelling that right.
Can anyone tell me what it is and why it's important? THanks bunches!
2006-12-26 07:15:13 · 11 answers · asked by sister steph 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Chippy, I just hate misspelling words.
2006-12-26 07:22:11 · update #1
The eid is a celebration/holiday in Islam. There are two eids. They are called Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al- Adha. Eid Al-Fitr is the holiday that comes at the end of the month of Ramadan, the month of fasting. On this day, a Muslim goes to the Eid prayer and Kutbah(lecture) and then they get together with family and friends. I guess like Christians do for their Christmas. Eid Al-Adha, falls this year at the end of this month. All depends on the when the moon appears, to let us know when it begins. On this day, Muslims go to the prayer and lecture and they slaughter a sheep in remembrance of when Prophet Abraham(Peace Be Upon Him) was going to slaughter his son, but slaughtered a sheep instead, as ordered by Allaah(GOD). On these holidays, how it is celebrated varies from family to family and country to country but the whole concept is the same.
2006-12-26 07:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Simplicity 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes spelled Eid al-Fitr, is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means "to break the fast" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family is awake very early and then after praying the first normal everyday prayer, is required to eat in a small quantity, symbolizing the end of Ramadan. They then attend special congregational prayers held only for this occasion in mosques, in large open areas, stadiums or arenas. The prayer is generally short, and is followed by a khutba. Worshippers greet and embrace each other in a spirit of peace and love after the congregational prayer. After the special prayers festivities and merriment will be commonly observed with visits to the homes of relatives and friends in thanking God for all blessings. Eid is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world to devote to prayers and mutual well-being.
2006-12-26 07:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by orsetto08812 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all there are 2 Eids the first Eid follows after the Month of Ramadan where Muslims fast Eid Al-fitr the celebration after Ramadan..
The second Eid is after Hajj which is called Eid Al-adha we sacrifice sheep in remebrence of Abraham when he was going to sacrifice his son.
2006-12-26 07:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eid Mubarak to you too! My peace and Imaan be upon you and your loved ones! i haven't seen something like this on Yahoo! in the previous! here in Ontario,Eid grew to become into on Monday! as quickly as lower back,Eid Mubarak to Muslims and non-Muslims!
2016-11-23 18:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims have two Eids..one is Eid ul Fitr (the festival of the end of Ramadan..don't ask me what is Ramadan ?..google it :)
second is Eid ul Adha (the eid which is in memory of Abraham and his son Ishmail when he tried to sacrifice him in the path of Allah / God but Gabriel switched it with a lamb from heaven) phew...thats all i know
2006-12-26 07:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by bigboobsucker 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it`s an islamic celebration and we have 2 eids one after ramadan and the other one is in a couple of days
2006-12-26 07:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by got2be_me82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its thefestival after a "fast" in the muslim religion. however, this fast is only for about 6 - 12 hours every day, and then they pig out all night.(not a real fast, and no hardship)
2006-12-26 07:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its a Holiday where Muslims commemorate Abraham killing his son where God send him a sheep to kill in sated.
2006-12-26 07:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. i thought eid was an abbreviation for something. was wondering why you said u hoped you were spelling it right. lol. hmm learn something new everyday.
2006-12-26 07:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You spelled it correctly..its a Muslim holiday there are actually two throughout the year..
2006-12-26 07:24:08 · answer #10 · answered by Patty♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋