Ramzan Eid
January 19th, 2010 | 
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One of the major Muslim festival Ramzan marks the end of fasting month Ramadan. It falls in the ninth Lunar month, according to Islamic Calendar, following the appearance of the new crescent moon.The auspicious occasion is celebrated by Muslim community not only in India but all over the world.
The festival is a three day celebration and is also known as ‘Smaller Eid’. Pilgrims, in order to complete their fast on the last day of Ramadan, believe to read Quran and recite Takbir, all through out the time of Eid.
Soul Connecting Ramzan Rituals
Muslims rise up early in the morning and have date fruit, that declares the end of their fasting day. They then freshen up and visit the holy mosque and attend Eid prayer. The session consist of two raka’ahs, following Khutbah(sermon) and then supplication(dua) for the well-being of all living on the Earth. After prayer is many go back home while some pay homage to the graveyards(Ziyarat al-qubur)
The rituals in Id marks Takbir, which is recited after having seen the new moon on the first night of Shawwal. Following this the Eid-Prayer starts. A must follow rule says that every Muslim who is able to feed his breadbasket must pay Zakat al-fitr, an alms(basic food stuffs or money) to the needy for the month of Ramadan
Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration and Attraction
Both the children and elderly groups in Muslim community. They start polishing their houses and shopping accessories since the month of Ramadan. Exchange of greetings and gift hampers are greatly opted as a medium to wish ‘Id Mubaraq’. Home-makers and local food-stalls spread the sweet aroma of Seviyan and Shir Korma, made of milk and dates. Pious men spend their time with reading holy Quarn, while out goers celebrate the day with visiting the homes of friends and relatives. Visiting the capital Delhi during the time of Eid offers the chance to have a glimpse of Jama Masjid, the largest mosque, built in 1656 AD by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
The day signifies the relation of forgiveness, friendship and emotion, therefore follow the saying of Allah and receive enlightenment.
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