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Eid-al-Fitr Student Health & Human Services Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity May 2021

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Learn Objectives about Eid-al-Fitr Identify the different aspects of the celebration the tradition of sharing gifts with others, Discuss including the poor

What is Eid-al-Fitr? • also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" • a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-tosunset fasting of Ramadan.

General Rituals Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated for one to three days, depending on the country. It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid, and a specific prayer is nominated for this day. As an obligatory act of charity, money is paid to the poor and the needy (Zakat-ul-fitr) before performing the ‘Eid prayer.

The Prayer • The Eid prayer is performed in congregation in open areas like fields, community centers, or mosques. • consists of only two units of prayer with a variable amount of Takbirs and other prayer elements depending on the branch of Islam observed. • The Eid prayer is followed by the sermon and then a supplication asking for Allah's forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings for all living beings across the world. • The sermon also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as the zakat.

Post-Prayer Celebrations • After the prayers, Muslims visit their relatives, friends, and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations in homes, community centers, or rented halls. • Muslims would greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak, which is Arabic for "Blessed Eid" • As it comes after a month of fasting, sweet dishes and foods are often prepared and consumed during the celebration • Muslims would typically decorate their homes and are also encouraged to forgive each other and seek forgiveness.

10 Surprising Facts About Eid-al-Fitr

The video shares some different facts. One of them includes not only sharing gifts with each other, but also giving money to the poor. Let's Chat – Check out What do you think about this practice? Why do you think this is an important part of this tradition?

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