Eid al-Fitr is a special day among family and friends in the Muslim world. This 2-3 day festival is held right after Ramadan is over and is the most important and enjoyable festival in the Islamic religion.
Essentially, Eid al-Fitr gives believers the opportunity to thank God for giving them the strength and confidence to fulfill his obligatory fast and keep the commandments during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Therefore, after all their transgressions are forgiven, Muslims rejoice to return to their innocence (purity / chastity) and life begins anew.
There are dates, holidays and festivals to welcome and celebrate Eid ul-Fitr Date 2021 in Pakistan as you prepare for the most holy month.
Eid al Fitr Memorial:
A religious holiday, it is enthusiastically celebrated by Muslims around the world, and due to the influence of tradition, the event varies from country to country. Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr by starting their day with Eid prayers. After prayer, Muslims greet each other with the usual Eid Mubarak. Everyone wants to do their best, so everyone wears new clothes for special occasions. This day enjoys a delicious banquet with friends and family gatherings and offers gifts, also known as eidi. Eid al-Fitr is a time of happiness and joy
When is Eid al-Fitr?
The Islamic calendar is the lunar calendar and is based on observations of the moon in relation to the Gregorian calendar, which is the solar calendar. Eid al-Fitr's date determination is based on observations of the wax moon (one day after the new crescent). Therefore, the date of Eid al-Fitr can only be set under the protection of the night. If the new moon is not recognized, Ramadan continues for another day. This year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to drop in Pakistan on May 13, 2021.
ZAKAT AL-FTIR (Fitrana):
According to (Sahih Bukhari: 1504) Zakat Al-Fitr or Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (or Fitrah / Fitrana) is a Wajib for all Muslims, including slaves, free men, men, women, adolescents, infants and the elderly. The compulsion of zakat ul-fitr against Muslims is the same as that of ordinary zakat nisab (nisab is the exemption limit for zakat payments).
The amount of Sadaqa Al-Fitr delivered by each person is equal to at least 1 Sa'-wheat / barley / date. Sa 'is an ancient measure of volume and the most common understanding is that a Sa' is equivalent to a drug. It is 2.25-2.5 kg. However, Muslim scholars around the world generally publish the amount of zakat al-fitr owed during Ramadan.
Like ordinary zakat, zakat al Fitr is distributed among poor and needy Muslims. It is desirable to give Sadaqat-ul-Fitr first to parents in need, then to neighbors in need, and then to other Muslims in need.
The Tradition OF Eid Al-Fitr:
“Spring”, the fasting of the holy month of Ramadan, is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the text of the Quran was given to Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan.
Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with an Arabic prayer “Salat Al Eid”. There is no audible prayer for the oath prayer. Muslims gather in mosques or in open spaces to offer two prayer units called “Ra Khat”. The prayer is followed by a sermon by the Imam, who asks for forgiveness, mercy and peace for all beings in the world.
Other key elements in celebrating Eid include giving money to the poor (known as "Jakat al-Fitr", the amount donated depends on what someone has), sending Eid greetings, and celebrating with family. is.
For many Muslims, Eid al-Fitr is a festival to thank Allah for the help and strength that Allah gave to self-control in the month of Ramadan.
The expression that Muslims often use as a greeting on this day is “id mubarak”, an Arabic word that means “festival of blessings”. The appropriate response to Eid Mubarak is "Khair Mubarak" and wishes kindness to the person who greets you.
The first Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in 624 after Prophet Muhammad and his associates won the Battle of John Evadar, the turning point in Muhammad's struggle against his enemies, initially among the Kurais of Mecca. . Islam
Eid al-Fitr can also be referred to as "the little Bairam festival". Bairam is Turkish for the holidays. It may seem strange that the word minor should be used in a festival. The reason is that the "Grand Bairam" is another major Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha, which happens to be the saint of the two.
Conclusion:
Celebrate the day with loved ones by enjoying a delicious Christmas vacation and sharing gifts. Use your charity work to help disadvantaged Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate this blessed holiday.