Eid El Fitr Mubarak ( Eide Fetr )

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Eid El Fitr
Islamic feast Celebration in Egypt

By Mohamed Rashad

Eid el Fitr is an Islamic feast celebrated after the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is considered a reward for Muslims who struggled through Ramadan and achieved a whole month fasting.
Eid El Fitr is a 3 day feast in which people have an official holiday in Egypt. Muslims start the celebrations by going to the mosques to perform a special prayer call the Feast holiday after sunrise where men women and children listen to a religious speech in which Imam usually reminds Muslims of the virtues and good deeds they should do to friends, relatives, neighbors and even strangers during Eid el Fetr and throughout the year.

After the prayers Egyptians usually visit families and offer sweets made specially for this occasion called the feast sweets or Kahk. Bisuits are also made in multiple flavors either at home or at candy shops which consider this occasion a profitable one because although most people used to bake Kahk themselves, nowadays many Egyptians buy the sweets from shops.

Family visits are considered a must on the first day of the Eid so they have the rest of days to enjoy by going to parks, cinemas, theatres or the beaches. Some like to go on tours or Nile cruise. Sharm El Sheikh is considered a favorite spot for spending holidays is Egypt.

Eid El Fitr is indeed a time for celebration but it is also a time for sharing as there is a special charity in the Eid called the "Sadaka" or the Eid el Fitr Charity which is paid by every Muslim before the end of Ramadan and given to the poor to be able to buy new clothes and kahk during the feast.

In Egypt People like to celebrate with others so apart from the crowded streets you are likely to have fun if you spend your holiday during Eid el Fitrs in Egypt.

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Eid ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر), often abbreviated as simply Eid, sometimes spelled Eid al-Fitr in the Roman alphabet, is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means "to break the fast" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period and of all sinful habits. On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family gets up very early and attends special prayers held only for the occasion in mosques, in large open areas, stadiums or arenas. The prayer is generally short, and is followed by a khutba. The festivities and merriment start after the prayers with visits to the homes of friends and relatives and thanking the Creator for all blessings. Eid is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world to devote to prayers and mutual well-being.

It is a joyous occasion with important religious significance. Happiness is observed at attaining spiritual uplift after a month of fasting. Muslims dress in holiday attire. After attending the special congregational prayer in the morning, worshippers greet and embrace each other in a spirit of peace, love, and brotherhood. Visiting friends and relatives is common.

For Muslims, Eid ul-Fitr is a joyful celebration of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory and peace, of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking God for the help and strength that they believe he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control.

Common greetings during this three-day festival are the Arabic greeting "Eid mubarak", "Eid saeed" or its Urdu variation "Eid mubarak!" which, loosely translated, means "Happy Eid!". In many parts of Southeast Asia, it is common to greet people with "Selamat Hari Raya" or "Selamat Idul Fitri" which means "Happy Eid" in Malay and Indonesian. In Indonesia and Malaysia, Muslims greet one another with "Maaf lahir dan batin" which means "I'm sorry physically and spiritually", because in Indonesia and Malaysia, Eid-ul-Fitr is not only for celebrations, it is also the time for Muslims to clean their sins.

History

The first Eid was celebrated in 624 CE by the Prophet Muhammad with his companions and relatives after the victory of the Battle of Badr.



Timing

The holiday follows the month of Ramadan, falling on the first day of Shawwal (the tenth month in the Islamic calendar). As with all months in the Islamic calendar, it begins with the sighting of the new moon. For this reason there may be regional differences in the exact date of Eid, with some Muslims fasting for 29 days and some for 30 days.

Eid ul-Fitr commemorates the end of the month of Ramadan. Fasting is forbidden on this day as it marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan. A Muslim is encouraged to rise early and partake of some dates or a light, sweet snack, significant because for the past 30 days they have abstained from all food and drink from dawn till dusk. Many Muslims feel a sense of loss or sadness at the passing of Ramadan.



Traditions and practices

Muslims are encouraged to dress in their best clothes, new if possible, and to attend a special Eid prayer that is performed in congregation at mosques or open areas like fields, squares etc. When Muslims finish their fast at the last day (29th or 30th Ramadan), they congregate to recite Takbir:

Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar,
laa ilaha illallah,
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar
wa lillahil-hamd
God is the Greatest, God is the Greatest, God is the Greatest
There is no deity but [the One] God
God is the Greatest, God is the Greatest
and to God goes all praise
The Takbir is recited after confirmation that the moon of Shawwal is sighted on the eve of the last day of Ramadan. It continues until the start of the Eid prayer. Before the Eid prayer begins every Muslim (man, women or child) must pay Zakat al Fitr, an alms for the month of Ramadan. This equates to about 2 kg of a basic foodstuff (wheat, barley, dates, raisins, etc.), or its cash equivalent, and is typically collected at the mosque. This is distributed to needy local Muslims prior to the start of the Eid prayer. It can be given anytime during the month of Ramadan and is often given early, so the recipient can utilise it for Eid purchases. This is distinct from Zakat based on their wealth, which must be paid to a worthy charity.

The Eid prayer (salah) is followed by the khutba (sermon) and then a prayer (dua') asking for forgiveness, mercy and help for the plight of Muslims across the world. It is then customary to embrace the persons sitting on either side of you as well as your relatives, friends and acquaintances.

Children are normally given gifts or money. Women (particularly relations) are normally given special gifts by their loved ones. Eid is also the time for reconciliations. Feuds or disputes, especially between family members, are often settled on Eid.



Eid ul-Fitr in the USA and Canada

American and Canadian Muslims in North America typically celebrate the day in a quiet way. Because the day depends on the sighting of the moon, observing families are often not aware that the next day will be Eid until the night before. Most check with members of the community to see if the moon has been sighted by anyone. Different methods for determining the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal are used in each particular community. Because the day is determined by the natural phenomenon of sighting the crescent moon, the East Coast may celebrate Eid on a different day than the West Coast.

To determine the day of Eid, the crescent moon must be sighted directly, however some people choose to base the sighting on scientific calculations. Typically, the end of Ramadan is announced accordingly via e-mail, postings on websites or chain phone calls to all members of a community. Usually working people make arrangements for a lighter work day on the days that may possibly be the Eid day. But many North American Muslims cannot take the whole day off. A typical Muslim family in the USA or Canada will wake up very early in the morning and have a small breakfast. Getting ready often consists of getting dressed in fancy clothing for those who are off all day, and work clothing for those who cannot have the day off.

Next the family will go to the nearest congregational prayer. The prayer may be held at the local mosque, hotel ballroom, arena or stadium. The prayer is often led by a lay person in the community who is respected because of his character and breadth of knowledge of Islam. Often these prayers are held in shifts. The first prayer at 7 am the second at 9 am and the third at 11 am. After prayers, the Muslims disperse. Some have to go to work, others have the day off and spend the time visiting friends and family. Many Muslim families have Eid ul-Fitr open houses on that day. Muslim children who attend public school often take the day off and spend it with members of the family who are able to take the day off. The day is spent thanking the Creator for all our blessings.

Because North American Muslims come from all parts of the world, not any one particular food is served on that day. Muslims believe that all blessings come from God, but each family typically has a feast with foods of their particular heritage. For example, an Pakistani-American-Muslim family would have traditional South Asian food, whereas an African-American-Muslim family would have a roast with the sides and an Arab-American-Muslim family would have Arab cuisine. An intermarried, bicultural family would have food from both cultures on that day. Often a Muslim North American family will visit the homes of friends of many heritages on that day.

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دوشنبه در امارات، فلسطين، قطر ، بحرين و عربستان عيد فطر اعلام شد


روز دوشنبه در امارات عربي متحده، فلسطين، قطر ، بحرين و عربستان سعودي عيد فطر اعلام شد.



شبكه خبري العربيه در خبري فوري اعلام كرد، در كشورهاي امارات عربي متحده، فلسطين، قطر، بحرين و عربستان سعودي روز دوشنبه عيد فطر اعلام شده است.
العربيه همچنين اعلام كرد، روز يكشنبه در عربستان سعودي نيز روز پاياني ماه مبارك رمضان اعلام شده است.

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وقت نماز عيد فطر از اول آفتاب روز عيد است تا ظهر. در عيد فطر مستحب است بعد از بلند شدن آفتاب افطار كنند و زكات فطره را هم بدهند و بعد از آن نماز عيد را بخوانند.

نماز عيد فطر دو ركعت است كه در ركعت اول بعد از خواندن حمد و سوره بايد پنج تكبير بگويد، و بعد از هر تكبير يك قنوت بخواند و بعد از قنوت پنجم تكبيرى بگويد و به ركوع رود و دو سجده بجا آورد و برخيزد، و در ركعت دوم چهار مرتبه تكبير بگويد و بعد از هر تكبير قنوت بخواند و تكبير پنجم را بگويد و به ركوع رود و بعد از ركوع دو سجده كند و تشهد بخواند و نماز را سلام دهد.
در قنوت نماز عيد هر دعا و ذكرى بخوانند كافى است، ولى بهتر است اين دعا را به قصد اميد ثواب بخوانند:
"اللهم اهل الكبرياء و العظمة و اهل الجود و الجبروت و اهل العفو و الرحمة و اهل التقوى و المغفرة اسالك بحق هذا اليوم الذى جعلته للمسلمين عيدا و لمحمد صلى الله عليه و آله ذخرا و شرفا و كرامة و مزيدا ان تصلى على محمد و آل محمد و ان تدخلنى فى كل خير ادخلت فيه محمدا و آل محمد و ان تخرجنى من كل سوء اخرجت منه محمدا و آل محمد صلواتك عليه و عليهم اللهم انى اسالك خير ما سالك به عبادك الصالحون و اعوذ بك مما استعاذ منه عبادك المخلصون".

نماز عيد سوره مخصوصى ندارد، ولى بهتر است كه در ركعت اول آن سوره "شمس" و در ركعت دوم سوره "غاشيه" را بخوانند، يا در ركعت اول سوره "سبح اسم" و در ركعت دوم سوره "شمس" را بخوانند.

مستحب است در نماز عيد بر زمين سجده كنند و در حال گفتن تكبيرها دستها را بلند كنند و نماز را بلند بخوانند.

بعد از نماز مغرب و عشاى شب عيد فطر و بعد از نماز صبح و ظهر و عصر روز عيد و نيز بعد از نماز عيد فطر مستحب است اين تكبيرها را بگويند:

"الله اكبر الله اكبر لا اله الا الله و الله اكبر الله اكبر و لله الحمد الله اكبر على ما هدانا".

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