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Celebrations & Prayers

`Eid Al-Fitr By AElfwine Mischler , Wa’il Shihab

`Eid Prayers are usually performed outdoors



Muslim children offering prayers during Eid on the streets of Mumbai

The first day of the lunar month of Shawwal, which follows Ramadan, is known as `Eid Al-Fitr.

…Eid Al-Fitr is a happy occasion for Muslims. They come to the Eid Prayers with a sense of accomplishment for having fasted the month of Ramadan and for coming closer to Allah.

It is a time for sharing zakat al-fitr with the poorest of the poor.
(Zakat al-fitr must be paid before the `Eid Prayers.) It is a time for Muslim families and friends to worship and celebrate together.

There are two Islamic public celebrations each year…The Prayers are held between sunrise and noon, usually early in the morning.

It is a highly recommended sunnah to attend these Prayers. It is also sunnah to hold them outside of the mosque, such as in a park, if possible. It is sunnah to make ghusl (cleansing of the body) before attending, and to wear one’s best clean clothes, even new clothes if possible. Men (but not women) should also apply perfume before the Prayers.

Women who are unable to perform salah (ritual Prayer) should attend the `Eid Prayer and sit in the back behind those who are praying so that they can enjoy the festivities of the day.

Before the Prayer

Why do Muslims pray during Eid? To find out, read Establishing Prayer Even in Eid.

People usually gather for this Prayer early and sit beforehand reciting aloud the Takbir, which is a sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar.

Laa ilaha illa-llaah.

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, wa lillaahi-l-hamd.

(Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest,

Allah is Greatest.

There is no god but Allah.

Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest, and to Allah is all praise.)

How the Prayer is performed

There is no Adhan or Iqamah (the second call to Prayer) for the `Eid Prayer.

The Prayer itself consists of two rakahs, which the imam says aloud. Before the first rakah the imam raises his hands to his ears and says “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is Greatest) seven times.

The congregants should raise their hands to their ears and repeat after him. Before the second rak`ah the imam says “Allahu Akbar” in the same way but only five times.

After the Prayer the congregants should sit and listen to the sermon. When it finishes, they should exchange greetings and wish each other a happy `Eid. There is usually some sort of celebration after the Prayers—such as sweets shared or games for the children—according to local custom.
AElfwine Mischler is an American convert to Islam. She has undergraduate degrees in physics and English, and a master’s degree in linguistics and teaching English as a foreign language.

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Eid Mubarak!

Thank you for the brief explanation of `Eid Al-Fitr. 🙂
 
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Eid Mubarak!
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Thank you for the brief explanation of `Eid Al-Fitr. 🙂
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Hundreds of Surinamese women pray during Eid al-Fitr celebrations, marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Paramaribo October 1, 2008.
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Here in London I saw lots of very happy looking muslims, all dressed up and ready to meet their friends and family.

God bless,

Pat
 
I’d say giving alms and spending time with family is a good source of happiness indeed! 🙂
 
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Pat
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Nickkname : I’d say giving alms and spending time with family is a good source of happiness indeed!

yes , it’s a very common scene in my country. People rush home ( outside capital ) to celebrate Eid with mom , dad & other family members. Sometimes a jouney is very risky when they don’t manage tickets & jump on the roof of the bus , train.

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Bangladeshis rush to take a train back to their native villages ahead of `Eid.

Muslims offering Eid prayer in kashmir , India

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Muslim Woman;:
There is usually some sort of celebration after the Prayers—such as sweets shared or games for the children—according to local custom.
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What is the dish that gets shared.

My neighbor gave me some that night. I was too flabbergasted to either ask her what it was, or decline it. (I’m allergic to meat, which it contained.)

xan

jonathon
 
The other day I invited a couple of my Saudi acquaintances to a party I was going to; they said, “We can’t, we’re going to the strip club instead since we haven’t been since Ramadan began.” Eid Mubarak! :rolleyes:
 
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What is the dish that gets shared.

My neighbor gave me some that night. I was too flabbergasted to either ask her what it was, or decline it. (I’m allergic to meat, which it contained.)

xan

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there is no specific dish…depends on culture . Dates , sweets can be distributed. If possible ask the name of the dish .
 
I just wanted to extend a congratulations to all Muslims and Muslimas for making it through Ramadan!

May The God bless you in your continued strife to submit fully to Him!

Peace be with you!
 
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I just wanted to extend a congratulations to all Muslims and Muslimas for making it through Ramadan!

May The God bless you in your continued strife to submit fully to Him!

Peace be with you!
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Eid Mubarak to you too “Muslim Woman” and to all my fellow Muslims, however, yes those pictures seem nice from the first look, but do you know what inside those people!, did all of them come to that prayer willingly…

Read what Jesus said about such prayer:

(Matthew 6:5):
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."
 
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People of Gaza Are Stripped of Their Dignity!

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The Desperate Coming Eid

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As Muslims worldwide will be soon marking their second major Muslim `Eid Al-Adha , where adult Muslim men should slaughter a sheep or goat, following the Sunnah and the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (peace and blessings be upon him) some thousands of years ago, the people of Gaza are apparently unable to do so.

In the same densely-populated refugee area of central Gaza Strip, hundreds of men gathered on Thursday morning in the local livestock weekly market on the outskirts of the Alburaij refugee camp.

“Allah does not oblige people to do things beyond their capacities. The prices are very high and unaffordable, but I will see whether or not I can buy a sheep for this `Eid,” said Mohammad Sarsour, a 50-year-old refugee residing at the camp.

The largest livestock supplier in the Middle area, Ra’fat Weshah, confirmed that the people’s purchase power has sharply decreased over the past eight years, particularly during the last 18 months.

“In the past, we used to sell more than 1300 livestock during the `Eid season, but now as you see we have only 90 livestock in this pen. Over the past 18 months, we have been unable to import from abroad, mainly Australia. Of course, this is all because of the blockade”, he said.

What can the people of Gaza do? They can do nothing but try to preserve some of their dignity.

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Donate Udhiyah for Gaza: Scholars

…A financially-able Muslim sacrifices a single sheep or goat or shares six others in sacrificing a camel or cow as an act of worship during `Eid Al-Adha, to start on Monday.

According to the majority of scholars Udhiyah or sacrifice is a confirmed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

It reminds Muslims of the great act of sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Isma`eel were willing to make for the sake of God.

Scholars believe Muslims should be donating the money or meat of their Udhiyah to the people of Gaza.

…Gaza siege is chocking our people and the situation is deteriorating by the hour," he told IOL.

…Israel, backed by the US, has been closing the Gaza Strip’s exits to the outside world since Hamas took control of the territory last year.

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UK Muslims Unveiling Their `Eid’s Plans

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Dilwara, UK

`Eid cannot help but integrate Muslims. We are well-wishers and peaceful people and

this is one happy occasion, where we can use the beauty of Islam to educate and inform our fellow citizens.

I will spend `Eid day traveling to my brothers and sisters houses, where we will be catching up and generally having a very good time. We will be remembering the pilgrims on the Hajj too.

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Sabia, UK

Eid does help me to integrate. Newham is where I live, and it is the most diverse place on Earth. The celebration of Eid is one of many celebrations, all in themselves highlighting the positive aspects of multicultuarism and how it benefits our shared environment.

Eid is amazing! Full of joy, laughter, food, and happiness. Eid brings all Muslims together. The advantages we have as “British Muslims” is we get to experience different culture, taste different food, and wear different amazing vibrant outfits. Eid is not only a celebration of happiness but also an opportunity for us living in the West to reflect the beauty of Islam by giving dawah in a passionate happy way. Islam is a peaceful and a beautiful religion. `Eid provides us with the opportunity to open our doors to non-Muslims, greet people randomly and wishing people well.

For me,Eid is an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones, therefore, I am going to Manchester to celebrate Eid with my Uncle.

Farrukh, UK

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If `Eid is during the week, it tends to be a very stale celebration. If you’re lucky you

can visit the mosque, otherwise, most tend to be drawn into meetings at work. If on the weekend, there is a greater sense of community spirit, but with little if any real celebration organized by the mosque which should be serving the community, the individuals are left to creating their own experience: ok if you have a big family, not as welcoming for those with smaller families.

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Osama Saeed, Scotland
Chief Executive of the Scottish-Islamic Foundation

The Scottish-Islamic Foundation will be collecting Qurbanis from the community and distributing them among homeless groups and refugees in Glasgow. While the trend is for Muslims to arrange this abroad, there are people in need on our own doorsteps and it’s important that we use share this occasion with them.

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Pilgrims in Mina, Ready for `Arafat

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Muslim Pilgrims pray at the top of Mount Noor in Makkah. (Reuters)

A sea of between two to three million white-clad pilgrims moved into the arid valley of Mina early Saturday, December 6, at the start of the soul-searching journey of hajj.

“Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” (“Here I am, my Lord, here I am”), chanted the faithful walking or boarding buses to Mina, five kilometers east of Makkah.

The pilgrims will spend the day known as “Yawm at-Tarwiya” in prayers and meditation, sleeping the night in fire-proof tents.

At dawn on Sunday, December 7, the faithful will begin moving towards Mount `Arafat, about 15 km east of Makkah, for the climax of hajj, asking for Allah’s forgiveness.

They will then return to Mina a day later for the animal sacrifice ritual, marking the start of the four-day `Eid Al-Adha.

The pilgrims will also start as of Monday, December 8, the stone-throwing ritual.

Pilgrims hurl seven pebbles from behind a fence or from the overhead Jamarat Bridge every day for three days at each of the three 18-meter-high concrete pillars symbolizing the devil.

Satan appeared on the same site to Prophet Abraham , son Ismail and wife Hagar, who each threw seven stones at him.

An extra level has been added to the bridge so pilgrims have four platforms from which they throw stones each day.

Every able-bodied adult Muslim – who can financially afford the trip – must perform hajj once in their lifetime.

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Pilgrims End Successful Hajj

CAIRO — In a show of unity of the Muslim nation, a sea of two to three million Muslim pilgrims have completed their soul-searching journey of hajj, Islam’s fifth pillar.

“We all had a successful Hajj,” Ahmed Al-Saeed, a Saudi pilgrims, told the Arab News on Thursday, December 11.

The 40-year-old businessman has joined his eight-member family in performing hajj this year.

“This was my fourth Hajj and my family’s second. You have to see to believe how smoothly the entire pilgrimage was organized.”

Abdul-Rahman Darwish, an Egyptian office manager, is preparing to return back home after completing hajj rituals along with his wife.

“We feel our life’s purpose is fulfilled,” he said.

"It was an indescribable experience. Believe me, we were at Islam’s holiest site and that makes my wife and me immensely happy.

“It’s a place where you see Muslims from all over the world, so it shows the unity of mankind. The holy sites were filled with prayer.”

Makkah streets were packed Wednesday with pilgrims buying clothes, electronic equipment and plastic bottles to fill up with Zamzam water to give as gifts to friends and relatives.

Some pilgrims spoke on the phone to tell their loved ones to tell them about their spiritual journey.

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an obligation for all able-bodied, financially capable Muslims at least once in a lifetime.

Muslims who perform hajj properly return to their homes having all their sins washed away as promised by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him).

Muslim Unity

Pilgrims say that hajj shows the unity of the Muslim nation.

“An aspect of Hajj that you cannot miss is equality and justice among all types of people, transcending racial, economic and social lines,” said Azhar Raza Maqsood, a 30-year-old Pakistani computer technician.

“This was my first Hajj. I was among the last to go and among the first to return.”

Many pilgrims have prayed for peace to prevail in the world.

“I prayed for the nearly 200 persons who lost their lives in the recent Mumbai terrorist attacks,” said Ibrahim Kutty, an Indian pilgrim who hails from the southern Indian state of Kerala.

“I have lived in Mumbai for a few years before coming here 26 years ago and was saddened to see what the terrorists did to the Taj Mahal Hotel.”

Ibrahim Himada, a young Palestinian executive working in an advertising firm, prayed for ending the decades-long Israeli occupation of his homeland.

“Hajj symbolizes the unity of Ummah and we are hopeful that a solution will come sooner than expected,” said Himada, who performed hajj along with his family.

“We are sure our prayers will be answered.”

Many pilgrims thanked Saudi authorities for the smooth hajj this year.

“Even wheelchair-bound pilgrims had a smooth movement throughout the pilgrimage,” said Ismail Muhammad, a Filipino.

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The Joy of `Eid

Songs and Nasheeds

Allah is Great, Allah is Great.
There is no God but Allah.
Allah is Great, Allah is Great,
And all praise to Him.

Allah is Great, Allah is Great.
There is no God but Allah.
Allah is Great, Allah is Great,
And all praise belongs to Allah

Days of `Eid by Dawud ( David) Wahrnsby Ali

Chorus:

These are the days of Eid,
Make Takbir wherever you are.

These are the days,
Allahu Akbar.

These are the days of Eid,
Sing together everyone.
These are the days of Eid,
Sing together everyone.

La Ilaha Ill Allah Wa Lillah Hil Hamd.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.
La Ilaha Ill Allahu Wallahu Akbar.
Allahu Akbar Wa lillah Hil Hamd.

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`Eid Song by Sami Yusuf

Chorus:

Children are wearing new clothes
Bright colors fill the streets

Their faces full of laughter
Their pockets full of sweets
Let us rejoice indeed
For this is the day of `Eid

Mosques are full of worshippers
in rows straight and neat

Their Lord they remember, His name they repeat
Their hands are raised to the sky

They supplicate and plead
On this blessed day
Forgive us they entreat
Let us rejoice indeed
For this is the day of `Eid

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