Eid-Ul-Fitr

Date: 02.05.2022

The completion of the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, is marked with Eid-ul-Fitr, one of Islam’s most celebrated holidays. In the month of Shawwal, Muslims observe Eid-ul-Fitr. On this day, they give unique prayers. They pray for their well-being and progress in open locations, primarily mosques, on this day.

The dates of Islamic holidays move every year in the Gregorian calendar because Islam has its own calendar, the Hijri calendar. The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar that calculates how long the moon takes to complete each phase. The observation of a new crescent moon by religious officials marks the beginning of any Islamic month.

A lunar year has 12 months but 354 days, which is approximately 11 days less than a solar year. As a result, the dates of Islamic holidays increase 10-11 days each year.

The first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, always falls on Eid al-Fitr.

Eid-ul-Fitr is slated to begin on the evening of May 2 and end on the evening of May 3 this year.

Celebration:

Muslims prepare extravagant meals for Eid-ul-Fitr because they have not eaten during the day. Every Muslim home hosts a feast, during which pulao, saalan, biryani, Haleem, nihari, kebabs, kofte, and other delicacies are made. The classic seviyan, sheer korma, shahi tukda, and phirni are the day’s main attractions. Muslims put on new garments and exchange greetings.

Students at IBA wore new clothes, prayed to God and wished each other “Eid Mubarak ” with a hug and shaking of hands. They also ate Sewai, which is a must on Eid day. Then asked for Eidi from their elders (Eidi could be a gift, money, anything they are offered).

The vibe of celebration ended with the YMCC Committee serving us with a special lunch.