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2007-05-08 03:18:42 · 7 answers · asked by money lover 2 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
Eid Al-Fitr is "breaking of the fast". It is one of two Muslim holidays. Eid Al-Fitr is the celebration that comes at the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of fasting, every day from dawn until sunset. The Islamic Calendar follows the moon and so each year, the dates are shifted forwards by about eleven days in the normal calendar. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, and is followed by Shawal. The first three days of Shawal are the Eid days.What it is
Eid Al-Fitr is all about celebrating the good things that we have received, God’s (Allah’s) bounty and our family and friends. Every household who can afford it must pay a form of tax in the days leading up to Eid. It is a very small amount, and is paid for each person in the family. Traditionally the tax was in the form of food, although most people now give the equivalent in money. The money or food is given to poor people, so that they can celebrate Eid, too. The tax is not collected by anyone, and no one is forced to pay it, but it is required as a religious act, and almost everyone pays.Literally the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (the other occurs after the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca). At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.
A sense of generosity and gratitude colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques.
2007-05-08 04:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are asking about Eid Al-Fitr, as mentioned by the first answerer.
Muslims have two major celebrations in the year. Both are called Eid (meaning celebration). Eid Al-Fitr, or the Celebration of Breaking the Fast, marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month of fasting.
For Muslims, Eid Al-Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance, celebrating of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory, peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting, but also thank God for the help and strength that they believe he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control. It is a time of giving and sharing, and many Muslims dress in holiday.
2007-05-08 04:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by Zain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eid el fitr, is a feast for Muslims comes after Ramadan the month of fast, god made it for Muslims to be happy after a month of worship
2007-05-08 19:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah dude.
She means Eid el fetr, I too am too lazy to comment.
2007-05-08 05:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ismaily Rules 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think she mean Ead El Fetr guys ... give her some answers.
I am too lazy to explain!
2007-05-08 03:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Gamal El Dean 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-05-08 13:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-08 11:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by usama10173 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋