Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid ul-Fitr or
Eid, is a joyous celebration of the conclusion of the dawn-to-sunset fast
during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan ends and Eid al-Fitr begins when the
new moon is spotted in the sky. This means the start of the Eid holiday can vary
in different parts of the world. Muslims in the Middle East will celebrate Eid
al-Fitr on Friday, while Muslims in other nations will observe the holiday on
Saturday.
The holiday often begins with morning
prayers and a small breakfast, marking the first daylight meal in a month.
Muslims will decorate their houses and get dressed in new or clean
clothes. Families and friends exchange gifts and gather for feasts, which
often feature sweet, traditional delicacies. On Eid, Muslims can eat all the
things that are considered too rich, too sweet, too creamy for a normal day.
The whole day is dedicated to rejoicing in having food on the table.
But it is much more than this. Many Muslims
also celebrate Eid by delivering food donations to those who are less
fortunate. Eid al-Fitr is an important celebration for Filipino Muslims. Also
known as “Wakas ng Ramadan” and “Pagtatapos ng Pag-aayuno”, it has been
proclaimed a national public holiday in
the entire country since 2002. It was the first predominantly Christian country
to do so. This proclamation was evidently
made to foster peace and goodwill between major religions in the Philippines. –End-
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