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Eid ul Fitr: Significance, date and celebrations

Eid ul Fitr: Significance, date and celebrations
Written by Lahari Basu
May 03, 2022, 09:36 am 2 min read
Eid ul Fitr: Significance, date and celebrations
Eid is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. (Photo credit: Pixabay)

Growing up in a cosmopolitan city with people from various communities and religions around, I have had a wide exposure to varied cultures, food, and rituals. Eid being one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India is extremely popular. A government holiday followed by a biryani treat from our colleagues--it is a day rejoiced by millions across the country.

#1
What is Eid ul Fitr?

Eid ul Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after the month-long period of Ramadan when one fasts from dawn to dusk. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad got the first revelation of the Holy Quran during this month. It is the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar; but is not always the same Gregorian day, as start of the lunar month varies.

#2
What happens on Eid?

Eid ul-Fitr has a particular prayer ritual (salat) that consists of two units mostly performed in an open field or a large hall. It may only be performed in congregation and has Takbirs--raising hands to the ears saying "Allāhu ʾAkbar." Based on different schools, the number of Takbirs recommended is different. Eid ul-Fitr is also called "Meethi Eid."

#3
Why does the date vary?

The Islamic lunar calendar is marked by sighting the crescent moon. Since lunar months are shorter than solar months, the sighting of the crescent moon varies. So, the date of Ramzan and Eid also varies. Eid is celebrated on different days in different countries. If the crescent moon is visible, chaand raat is marked in the evening after the last Ramadan fast.

#4
What's in the feast?

Decadent dishes and heart-warming desserts are a major part of the Eid feast. Some common dishes would be sewaiyan, halwa, and shermal. After a month-long fasting session, everyone wants to rejoice and celebrate the holy day with good food and drinks. Biryani, bhuna gosht, kebabs, sheer kurma, shahi tukda, and the likes of royal dishes are prepared at home and shared with guests.

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Having worked in the media industry for six years, Lahari currently writes Lifestyle stories for NewsBytes. Before this, she worked with Microsoft News and Dainik Bhaskar group. An avid traveller, home cook, crocheter, and movie buff, Lahari is always on the lookout for good food, colourful yarns, innovative and thoughtful cinema, and cats! With words as a weapon, nature as strength, optimism as fuel, and an undying thirst for discovery, she is out on a lifelong journey to seek and experience the unknown.
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