ABOUT EID........................
Coming with the new moon, the festival marks the end of 'Ramadan' - a month when Muslims fast throughout the day and eat only at night Prayers, feasts and family get- together are the major highlights of the eid ul fitr celebrations. It was during this month that the holy Koran was revealed. Eid means recurring happiness or festivity. Eid is celebrated in India with much enthusiasm and fervor and Muslims from all strata of life can be seen adorned in beautiful new clothes, visiting the mosques to attend Salatul Eid (Eid prayers). Greetings of "Eid-Mubarak" or "a blessed Eid" are exchanged.
A very important aspect of eid is the charity, which all the Muslims are expected to extend to the needy. Earlier, this was in the form of gifts in kind but now cash is given to the needy. The first Eid of the year is known as "Eid Ul Fitr". Ul Fitr literally means breaking of fast. Thus Eid Ul Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawaal, the tenth month in the Muslim calendar, to mark the end of a month long fast during the month of Ramadan. As the third "pillar" or religious obligation of Islam, fasting has many special benefits. Among these, the most important is that it is a means of learning self-control. Due to the lack of preoccupation with the satisfaction of bodily appetites during the daylight hours of fasting, a measure of ascendancy is given to one's spiritual nature, which becomes a means of coming closer to Allah. Ramadan is also a time of concentrated worship, reading of the Quran, purifying one's behavior, giving charity and doing virtuous deeds.
The secondary objective of fasting is a way of experiencing hunger and developing compassion for the less fortunate, and learn to be thankful and appreciative for all of God's bounties. Fasting is also advantageous to the health and provides a break in the cycle of rigid habits.
Eid Ul Fitr is a day of joy and thanksgiving. On this day, Muslims show their joy for the health, strength and opportunities of life, which Allah has given them to fulfill their obligations of fasting and other good deeds during the month of Ramadan. It is considered unholy to fast on this day. It is also a day of forgetting old grudges and ill feelings towards other fellow men. The second important Eid celebration is called "Eid Ul-Adha".
Although only the pilgrims in Makkah can participate in the Hajj fully, all the other Muslims in the world join with them by celebrating Eid Ul-Adha, or "Celebration of Sacrifice." On the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world celebrate this feast of commitment, obedience and self-sacrifice to Allah. They wear their nicest clothing and attend Salatul-Eid (Eid Prayer) in the morning. This is followed by a short sermon, after which everyone socializes. Next, people visit each other's homes and partake in festive meals with special dishes, beverages, and desserts. Children receive gifts and sweets on this happy occasion. In addition, like the pilgrims in Makkah, the Muslims, who can afford to do so, offer domestic animals, usually sheep, as a symbol of Ibrahim's (PBUH) sacrifice. The meat is distributed for consumption to family, friends, and to the poor and needy. Prayers are offered in mosques and Idgahs and elaborate festivities are held.
Eid-Ul-Fitr
After the last day of the holy month of Ramadan comes the auspicious day of Shawwal, which is known as Eid-Ul-fitr . Lets share or talk About Eid. The day Muslims across the world wait eagerly for all through the year. This day they wish each other Eid Mubarak. Eid-Mubarak literally means 'may it become good for you' . It's is the time for them to thank Allah for the successful completion of the fasting period during Ramadan. 
The ritual of observing fasts cleanses Muslims right from their soul. The fasts are kept under a strict regime, where one can have no food and water from dawn till dusk. They recite Namaz five times a day. The entire process is physically very exhausting, but the devotion they have in their hearts for the Almighty makes it easy and enduring. As the month ends, people belonging to Islamic religion are in a celebratory mood. They hug each other and greet Eid Mubarak and thank Allah for his bounty and mercy . They break their fast with sweet vermicelli (Sewaiyyaan).
On Eid -Ul-fitr they decorate their houses with traditional and religious symbols like crescent moon and stars. There are lots of Eid ul fitr recipes and womenfolk after offering prayers prepare special Eid dishes. Sheer Khurma made by cooking dates with milk is a must to be served with Sewaiyyaan. Friends and family members gather and enjoy the day amidst grand feasts and cheerful moments. In many countries special Eid fests are organized to make the day more exciting for all. Usually, it is a holiday season, so people can freely go there and indulge in merry making wishing each other Eid Mubarak.
Despite the fact that Muslims reside in almost every part of the world, but the manner of celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr remain same more or less. All follow the rules enshrined in the holy Quran with equal sincerity. The religion of Islam preaches respect for humanity, encourages brotherhood and peace and inspires rest of the world to be whole-heartedly devoted to the God. Eid-Ul-Fitr is a festival that put forward the same teachings and celebrates them. Celebrate this Eid-Ul-Fitr and greet Eid Mubarak to your kith and kin with us and leave the worries of preparations of the festival completely onto us. With our valuable tips coming handy to you, you won't be missing out on any aspect of jollifications of Eid-Ul-Fitr.
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