{"id":3739,"date":"2018-06-11T23:53:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T04:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2018-06-11T23:53:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T04:53:39","slug":"ramadan-concludes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/ramadan-concludes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan Concludes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day of festivities called Eid ul Fitr.\u00a0 In Arabic Eid means something which returns and is repeated every certain period of time.\u00a0 The word eid, however, has evolved to mean a festivity.\u00a0 The word Fitr is the root of the word iftar<\/i> (breaking the fast) and denotes the end of the fasting month.\u00a0 It would be wrong to assume that Muslims celebrate the fact that they no longer have to fast, as Muslims indeed are saddened by the passing of the month of Ramadan.\u00a0 The reality is that Muslims celebrate because God has allowed them to participate in and complete the month of fasting and spiritual reflection.\u00a0 Muslims celebrate the fact that God, in His infinite mercy and wisdom, may accept their deeds and reward them.<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u2026that you should complete the number [of fasting days] and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks.\u201d (Quran: 2:185)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Eid (or celebration) is not carried out in the way you might expect.\u00a0 After the previous night\u2019s moon sighting, indicating that the blessed month of Ramadan is over, Muslims wake for the dawn prayer and the beginning of a very special day.\u00a0 In the early morning Muslims bathe and put on their best clothes in preparation for the special Eid prayer.\u00a0 It has become customary to wear new clothes in celebration of Eid.\u00a0 \u201cGod is beautiful, and He loves that which is beautiful,\u201d<\/b>[1]<\/span><\/a> \u00a0and Eid is a time to display the favours of God.\u00a0 It is an act of worship to eat a few dates before setting out for the prayer in emphasis of the fact that the fasting month has indeed ended, and thus, fasting on the Day of Eid is forbidden, as it is a day of celebration and remembrance of God.<\/p>\n

The Eid prayer is to be held outdoors in a large open ground.\u00a0 In inclement weather, or due to a lack of adequate arrangements, Eid prayer is sometimes performed in the mosques.\u00a0 Muslims can be seen walking and driving to the praying area, carrying prayer rugs and glorifying God.\u00a0 His or her words ringing out \u2013 \u201cGod is great, there is none worthy of worship but God; God is great, Praise be to Him.\u201d\u00a0 As Muslim families begin to congregate at the prayer place, the praising of God is joined with words of congratulations such as, \u201cEid Mubarak\u201d (a celebration full of blessings) and Happy Eid, as well as prayers for each other, \u201cMay Allah accept our righteous works\u201d.\u00a0 Children dart about in anticipation of gifts and feasts, older people reflect on the success of Ramadan and the Magnificence of God.\u00a0 A quiet hush then spreads across the crowd as the Eid prayer begins.\u00a0 It differs slightly from the normal prayers, and although it is not obligatory, it is highly recommended that Muslims attend.\u00a0 Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder and give thanks to God not only for the joy of Ramadan, but also for the countless blessings He bestows upon us every day.<\/p>\n

Before the prayer begins a special charity is to be offered.\u00a0 It is called Zakaat al-Fitr.\u00a0 Each adult Muslim, who is financially able, is expected to offer a small amount, roughly equivalent to $10 U.S, from which foodstuff is bought and distributed to the poor.\u00a0 Ramadan was a time when Muslims attempt to give generously and the celebration at the conclusion of Ramadan is conducted with the same spirit of generosity, ensuring that all Muslims have the opportunity to enjoy the day with feasting and celebration.<\/p>\n

At the end of the prayer the congregation disperses and travels home or onto celebrations via a different route.\u00a0 Muslims try to emulate the guidance of Prophet Muhammad to travel to and from the Eid praying place using different routes. \u00a0This and the fact of the prayer being held in open areas are done to show the strength of the Muslims, to induce pride on one\u2019s faith, and to celebrate the praises of Allah openly. The actual Eid ul Fitr is one day, but in many Muslim countries, businesses and offices may close for up to a week.\u00a0 Due to time constraints and the fact that this Muslim holiday is not always recognised in western countries, some Muslims are unable to participate in more than a few hours of celebration. \u00a0Muslims in different countries and different families celebrate in different ways.<\/p>\n

There are gatherings of family and friends for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It is an occasion for visits, greetings, love and good wishes. \u00a0It is a time to heal lost bonds, make amends, and revitalize relationships. Special foods are prepared and often dishes are sent to neighbours and friends.\u00a0 Each country or community has its signature dish, and a special benefit to being part of a Muslim community in the west means being able to sample delicious cuisine from around the world.\u00a0 Gifts, money and sweets are usually given to children and some adults exchange gifts too.\u00a0 Celebrations differ from community to community.\u00a0 There are picnics and barbeques, fairs and neighbourhood feasts, community events lasting into the night, and fireworks or laser light displays.\u00a0 New friends are made, old acquaintances renewed and families spend quality time together.<\/p>\n

The celebration of Eid demands contact with relatives, kindness to parents, empathy for the poor and distraught and compassion for neighbours.\u00a0 It is a day of visiting and well wishing, and some Muslims take the opportunity to visit the graveyards. \u00a0It is important not to make visiting the graveyards an annual Eid ritual. However, the remembrance of death and the hereafter is important at all times. \u00a0Even at this time of celebration, one truly submitted to God understands that we are all but a breath away from death.\u00a0 In the midst of life is death and a Muslim realises that this life is but a transient stop on the way to the final abode \u2013 Paradise or Hell.\u00a0 Ramadan was a time of reflection and Eid is a time of celebration; however, lavish displays of wealth and materialism are to be avoided.\u00a0 Muslims who seized the benefits inherent in Ramadan are grateful for this time to celebrate and understand it is but one of the ways that God bestows His mercy upon us.\u00a0 Life can sometimes be full of tests and trials, but through the trying times as well as the celebrations God, there is with wisdom, mercy and forgiveness.\u00a0 A Muslim is encouraged to celebrate by glorifying God, but reminded never to forget that the ability to love life and to celebrate, is but one of God\u2019s bounties.<\/p>\n

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Source: https:\/\/www.islamreligion.com\/articles\/1777\/ramadan-concludes-what-happens-now\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day of festivities called Eid ul Fitr.\u00a0 In Arabic Eid means something which returns and is repeated every certain period of time.\u00a0 The word eid, however, has evolved to mean a festivity.\u00a0 The word Fitr is the root of … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3740,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[84,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-article","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg",1080,675,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes-300x188.jpg",300,188,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes-768x480.jpg",768,480,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes-1024x640.jpg",1024,640,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg",1080,675,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg",1080,675,false],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg",300,188,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg",400,250,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Ramadhan-Concludes.jpg",600,375,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Site Admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.ask-a-muslim.com\/en\/author\/admin2\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. 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