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What is the purpose of celebrating Eid?
Eid ul-Fitr is a very important festival in the Islamic calendar and was started by the Prophet Muhammad himself. It is also known as ‘The Feast of Breaking the Fast’ and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of Ramadan .
What is the story behind Eid?
The history of this Eid-Ul-Zuha traces back to 4,000 years ago, when Prophet Abraham saw Allah in his dream asking him to sacrifice what he loved the most. As per the legends, the Prophet was about to sacrifice his son, Isaac when an angel appeared and stopped him from doing so.
What is Eid and what is its purpose?
Eid-al-Fitr is regarded as a time to celebrate, with Muslims gathering their friends and family to show gratitude toward God following the previous month of reflection. The holiday serves as a great reminder for Muslims to be grateful for what they have, and to share with those who may be less fortunate.
Which Eid is more important?
Many Muslims view Eid al-Adha as the more holy of the two Eids, as it centres around devotion to Allah. To remember Ibrahim’s story, Muslims ritually sacrifice animals – normally sheep – on Eid al-Adha. A third of the meat is eaten by the family who perform the sacrifice and the rest is given to the poor.
How is Eid date decided?
How is the date of Eid al-Adha decided? The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, meaning the dates of annual events may vary on an annual basis in accordance with the phases of the moon. Eid al-Adha takes places on the 10th day of the final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhu al-Hijjah.
Why is Eid 3 days long?
If the moon is not observed immediately after the 29th day of the previous lunar month (either because clouds block its view or because the western sky is still too bright when the moon sets), then the holiday is celebrated the following day. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated for one to three days, depending on the country.
Is Eid fixed?
Eid al Fitr 2021 date in India As mentioned above, the Eid ul-Fitr date is determined based on the crescent moon sighting. Hence, there is no fixed date as per the Gregorian calendar.