Final Final Eid Ul Fitr

In the Name of Allah the most Gracious, the most merciful…

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month in Islam. Ramadan begins when you see the new moon.

During the month of Ramadan Muslims fast for the entire month from dawn to dusk. This means that healthy grown ups, who are Muslims do not eat or drink anything, including water, neither having sexual relationship during the day while the sun shines.

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you may develop Taqwah (consciousness of Almighty, selfrestraint) [Qur’an 2:183]

For Muslims fasting is one of the five pillars (essential religious duties) of their faith. Fasting teaches self-control, encourages a focus on prayer and allows them to devote their attention to worship, and get closer to Allah.

During Ramadan Muslims try to say more prayers and try to read the Holy Quran more, so they can gain Allah’s favour and get closer to Allah. Muslims believe that Ramadan is a month of great blessings and mercy from Allah. It is the month of forgiveness.

Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, their holy book (the Quran) was sent from Allah to guide the people.

“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs of the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong…)” [Qur’an 2:185]

Zakaak-ul-Fitr , the end-oframadan charity becomes due as the month of ramadan draws to a close Zakaak-ul-Fitr is offered to the poor and needy ones so as to give them the opportunity to celebrate Eid with us

Eid-ul-fitr is joyously celebrated by muslims all over the world to mark the completion of the holy month of fasting. Eid is an occasion of joy, thanksgiving and generosity.

On Eid day Muslim people say “Eid Mubarak!" which means “Have a Blessed

On the day of Eid, people dress up in their best clothes

Girls and women like to decorate their hands with beautiful patterns with henna

Special Eid prayers are offered either in a mosque or at home to thank Allah for having given us the opportunity to fast during the month of Ramadan

After prayers everyone wishes each other a huge ‘EID MUBARAK’

Eid Ul Fitr is an opportunity to forget enemities between us. It is a day of reconciliation. On the day of Eid, we exchange visits between relatives, neighbours, friends and acquaintances; without forgetting the departed ones whom we visit in the graveyard and pray for paradise for them. Eid gifts and money are often exchanged.

Everyone looks forward to eating lots of delicious food on Eid day, especially after all that fasting!

Peace

J oy

Giving

Gratitude

Kindship

This is Eid. Peaceful. Dignified. Blessed.

Thank you For your kind attention

Prepared by Nabeel RUJUB Presented by: Fatimah Dhundass & Halimah Diouman