They gather to enjoy each other’s company, check on their relatives, and exchange happiness. It lasts for three days during which Muslims show delight. After Ramadan comes Eid al-Fitr (the Feast of Fast-Breaking), which signals the end of fasting. So, fasting extends from Suhoor to Iftar. The meal that precedes dawn before the start of fasting is called Suhoor. Muslims will gather in their homes or mosques with their friends and extended family after the sunset prayer to break their fast. During Ramadan, Allah forgives sins and, frees people from the Hellfire every night. This Month is a time of fasting, prayer in the mosque, and reciting the Quran. As Allah, may He be exalted, says: “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.” Chapter (97) sūrat l-qadr (The Night of Decree): 3. This means the good deeds on this night exceed those of 83 years. Additionally, this Night is better than a thousand months. Allah took away the Prophet’s knowledge of that night as people quarreled as he was about to inform them. The specific night among the ten changes every Ramadan. This blessed night lies in the final ten nights of Ramadan. That is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree). On a very special blessed night, Angel Jibreel revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad for the first time. However, Ramadan actually marks the beginning of the Prophet’s mission. It only happened in year 2 A.H, after 15 years of the Prophet’s mission. Naturally, fasting the Month had not yet been made obligatory then. The graphic below shows Eid greetings in different languages.Ramadan was already a known month of the calendar even before Prophet Muhammad’s mission. The most popular greeting is “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Eid) or “Eid sa’id” (Happy Eid).Įid greetings also vary depending on the country and language. People attend Eid prayers at the historic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan What are common Eid greetings?
It is common for the capitals of Muslim-majority countries to decorate their cities with lights and hold festivities to commemorate the end of Ramadan. In some countries, families visit graveyards to offer their respects to departed family members. These foods range from special biscuits and bread to cakes and puddings.Ĭhildren, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and money to celebrate the joyous occasion. They spend the day visiting relatives and neighbours, and accepting sweets as they move around from house to house.Įach country has traditional desserts and sweets that are prepared before Eid or on the morning of the first day. People congratulate one another as they head home after Eid prayers. It is customary to eat something sweet prior to the prayer such as date-filled biscuits known as maamoul. On their way to the prayer, which is traditionally held in an open area, Muslims recite takbeerat, praising God by saying “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is great”. Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in the prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by a short sermon. However, the number of holiday days varies by country. Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days in all Muslim-majority countries. Most of the world will be able to observe the crescent Moon with ease the following night, Sunday, May 1. Muslim leaders are silhouetted as they scan the horizon for the crescent Moon that will determine the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Jakarta, Indonesia Īccording to the United Kingdom’s HM Nautical Almanac Office, the new moon will arrive at 20:28 GMT on Saturday, April 30 but a worldwide sighting will not be visible on that night.
When the sighting has been verified, Eid is declared on televisions, radio stations and by mosques.
If not, Muslims will then fast one more day to complete a 30-day month. If the new moon is visible, the next day will be Eid. On the 29th night of the month, local moon sighters will scan the horizon for the crescent Moon. Lunar months last either 29 or 30 days so Muslims usually have to wait until after sunset on the 29th day to verify its date. The momth of Ramadan 1443 will complete 30 days tomorrow /USnzEbFsCV Monday, 2nd May 2022 will be the day of Eid Al Fitr Other countries that follow independent sightings could be Monday or Tuesday based on individual viewing of the new moon.īREAKING NEWS | The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1443 was NOT SEEN today, subsequently: As the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims from around the world will be preparing for Eid al-Fitr, the “festival of breaking the fast”.Įid celebrations depend on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities.Īs a new moon was not sighted on Saturday evening after Maghrib prayers, Eid celebrations will begin on Monday, May 2 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and neighbouring countries.
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