What is Eid ul-Fitr?

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and lasts for one day. It is a celebration of Allah (SWT) giving you the strength to get through the Ramadan fast. So, how is Eid ul-Fitr celebrated? There are several parts to the day, including: 

• Waking up early and greeting the family
• Performing Salah (prayers)
• Performing ghusl (ablution)
• Preparing clothes (often new attire) and getting ready for the day ahead
• Sitting down for breakfast with family and friends
• Ensuring Zakat-ul-Fitr is paid prior to Eid Salah
• Performing Eid Salah in congregation
• Greeting all fellow Muslims and exchanging Elid ul-Fitr greetings
• Visiting family and friends and celebrating

For those who successfully managed to fast, they should thank Allah (SWT) for giving them the strength to get through the trying month of Ramadan. Anyone who missed or broke the fast and is liable to pay Fidya or Kaffarah must ask Allah (SWT) for mercy and the strength to pay their owed dues.

Why is Eid ul-Fitr Important?

Eid ul-Fitr is important because it follows one of the most sacred months of all: Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to strengthen their bond with Allah (SWT), recite the Qur’an and exercise great will power. As a reward, Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated.

How Many Days is Eid ul-Fitr what are the common traditions?

Eid ul-Fitr lasts for just one day, which is the first day of Shawwal.

Kahk El-Eid are traditional Eid cookies originating from Egypt and it’s one of our old traditions since fatmid Time . usually eaten at Eid-ul-Fitr, after the end of Ramadan. They have a circular shape, a buttery crumb, and can be made plain or with a variety of fillings. Don’t forget to dust the cookies with lots and lots of powdered sugar! Theybcan be filled with date paste kahk bi Al-3agameya or bi El-3agwa كحك بالعجوة Kahk are a type of small round biscuit that originate from Egypt They are also served at other celebrations in Egypt such as Easter, Christmas, and at weddings. What is the history of Kahk? Kahk is believed to date back to Ancient Egypt, where carvings of people making kahk have been found in the ruins of ancient temples in Memphis and Thebes. A recipe for kahk was also found in the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza. In ancient Egypt, kahk cookies would be molded into different ornamental and geometrical forms. Then became very popular since fatmid Time in Egypt The tradition of making kahk continued over the years and also became a part of Islamic history. In the Toulunid dynasty, the bakers would make kahk into packets called kul wishkur (“eat and say thank you”). Following that, kahk became prominent among the Ikhshidits, and soon became one of the signature recipes associated with Eid-ul-fitr, the celebration that happens right after the month of Ramadan. During this Islamic period, the markings on kahk were replaced with geometric designs, sayings, and stylized foliage designs. Happy & Eid Mubarak to all my friends and students who celebrate these days and May Allah accept your worship in the month of Ramadan and make it easy and peaceful upon all those who are suffering all around the world. كل عام وأنتم بخير و عيد سعيد Www.facebook.com/AhmedelswifyOfficial

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Certified Arabic linguist , teacher & translator & Director of lighthouse Arabic center Master’s degree in Arabic linguistics & literature Diploma In Arabic Culture – Cairo University A board Member of Egyptian association of professional linguists and Translators & Interpreters الجمعية المصرية للغويينA Member of Arabic Association of professional linguists and Translators & Interpreters .WATA – Middle East. Author of the educational Series & books Lighthouse Arabic courses

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