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Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations

This zone is about the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr and how Muslim families celebrate this joyous occassion all over the world. The articles in this zone come from all over the world from countries like US, UK, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India etc. and showcase diverse yet similar Muslim traditions regarding this festival.

Eid Prayers at Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan


photo by Asim Bijarani

by Sadaf Farooqi

After the culmination of the month of worship - Ramadan - the first day of the next month, Shawaal, is the day of `Eid Al-Fitr. "`Eid Al-Fitr" means "the festivity of breaking the fasting (routine)". ...More>
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by Mouhcine Azizoun

Eid ul-Fitr is one of the two holidays Muslims celebrate. In some parts of the Muslim World, people call it "the Small Eid" and call the second holidays (Festival of Sacrifice) "the Big Eid" since...More>
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by Zainib Ahmad

Eid unity and moments of euphoria Since moving to the United States from Pakistan ten years ago, Eid to me seemed to be a day tinged with sadness. This was more marked in the first few years I cele...More>
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by C.V.Rajan

Eid-ul-Fitr celebration by Muslims of India is somewhat like what Deepavali celebration is for the Hindus of India. Eid- ul-Fitr is a festival of joy, involving purchase and wearing of new clothes, gi...More>
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by Elisabeth Mcgrath

The country from which Muslim families in Australia originated continues to have an affect on how family celebrations unfold for Eid-ul-Fitr. In some places, the day is referred to simply as Eid or Ba...More>
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by Caroline Fynn

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is known as Ramadan, the holiest month of the year in which the fasting, known as sawm, takes place. Eid-ul-fitr is the term used by Muslims worldwide to celebr...More>
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by Mouhcine Azizoun

Eid ul-fitr is a joyous event whereby Moroccans experience what is waiting them in heaven. I prefer to call this Eid 'the one day free trial to heaven' since everything Moroccans and Muslims in gene...More>
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by Umaima Ejaz

Eid-ul-fitr is a Muslim festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Although every Muslim of the world celebrates eid-ul-fitr with great enthusiasm, the traditions and customs can vary i...More>
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by Sadaf Farooqi

As the Islamic month of piety, abstinence and worship - Ramadan - draws to a close, excitement and anticipation of the imminent Eid ul Fitr celebration starts to fill the air. Having lived in Pakistan...More>
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Eid-ul-Fitr

The celebration after Ramadan

The crescent shaped moon, bright and beautiful
Signifies a new month, Ramadan now at an end
Hands reach up in prayer, eyes brim with tears
Eid-ul-Fitr is here, time for joy and celebration
Hands adorned with henna, wrists with bangles
Women dress up in clothes bright and colourful
All join in the Eid prayer, young and old
Hugs all around, Eid Mubarak greetings reverberate

Homes are decorated, presents are wrapped
Children feel so special especially if they too fasted
Mothers busy in the kitchens, so much to prepare
Special feasts for families, neighbours and friends
Smells of food rich and fragrant tantalise the senses
Dates are abundant; sweets of every kind adorn the tables
Sadness in the hearts for those who are absent
For them only greetings from afar will have to suffice

A day to remember, a day to celebrate
Every pang of hunger, every thirst now satiated
The fervour of remembrance, the passion of prayer
Like fuel that kept the candle of Ramadan alight
All done with one Being, the Creator in mind
A month like no other, devotion like no other
Eid ul Fitr, joyous for both young and old
A celebration for all Muslims around the globe

185552_m Shaheen Darr.

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Whether you are a  Muslim or a Non Muslim, please share your experiences and observations regarding Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations around the world.

How Muslim families celebrate Eid-ul-fitr in UK

    
Muslim celebrations: How Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated in Bangladesh  

 

 

How Muslim families celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in India

    

How Muslim families celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Australia

How Muslim families celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Canada

Muslim celebrations: How Muslim families celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in France

 

How Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated in the Middle East

 

Comments (1 to 3 of 3)

Shaheen Darr
Sep 21, 09 at 02:36 PM
A very happy Eid to everyone! hope you have a good one :)
Ali Afifi
Aug 30, 09 at 08:37 PM
God bless u Gulrukh and guide always u to his way.
Shaheen Darr
Aug 30, 09 at 08:15 PM
Beautiful zone Gulrukh! Thank you so much for featuring my poem :)

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