Eid al-Fitr: Are We Celebrating It Right?

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March 19, 2025
Beliefs, Faith, Fiqh (Islamic Laws), Prayer (Salat), Religious

Eid al-Fitr: Are We Celebrating It Right? Within the Islamic calendar, there are Three Eid festivals in the Year. These Islamic festivals are known as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and Eid Melad un-Nabi. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of The Ramadan and the start of First Shawwal.

When We asked about pre-Islamic festivals, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) stipulated the blessed festival of Eid:
“No doubt Allah has replaced them for you with something better than them: the day of (Eid) al-Adha and the day of (Eid) ul-Fitr.” [Sahih Sunan Abi Dawood]

What Does Eid ul-Fitr Mean?

The word Eid ul-Fitr describes to “the festival of breaking the fast,” marking the end of the month of Ramadan. This happy festival holds start significance for The Muslims all over the world. Families, Friends and Relatives gather to share the Happy moments, celebrating the spiritual success achieved during The Holy Ramadan Eid.

Why is Eid Celebrated?

Eid ul-Fitr is a time to rejoice, Happy and express gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the strength, dignity and patience shown during the fasting month of The Holy Ramadan Eid. Fasting during daylight hours takes start self-discipline, patient and devotion, making the religious festive day a reward for the believers’ efforts.

Joy, Happy and Rejoice

`Eid is our joy, Happy ; it is our feast. The month of The Holy Ramadan is a test from Almighty Allah. At the end of the month Ramzan, we experience a great sense of achievement and closeness to Allah. It is the joy of spiritual fulfillment.

Almighty Allah says

(Say, “In the bounty of Allah Almighty and in His mercy — therein let them happy. It is better than what they hoard.) (Yunus 10:58)

Although, in celebrating `Eid ul-Fitr, we should enjoy, Happy moments our time by sticking to what is permissible and avoiding what is unlawful.

The Great Reward on Eid ul Fitr

The Day of Eid ul-Fitr is a blessed day for those who have observed their duty toward Allah during their fast in The Holy Ramadan. In heavens, Eid ul-Fitr is called the day of reward.

Maintaining Ties of Kinship

Eid ul-Fitr is a day when Muslims become keener on visiting their Friends , relatives and Families . In this way , they exchange greetings, Salam and maintain ties of relationship. We should all visit our relatives Friends or at least call them.

Taking Care of the Poor and the Needy

Allah commanded us to take care of the needy, the poor, widows and the orphans throughout the year, taking care of them during this Day

Conclusion Eid Al-Fitr

Eid ul-Fitr is given greater emphasis. Allah and His Prophet Muhammad instructed us to fulfill the needs of the poor and the needy in these `Eids, so that they would not be in need of begging.

May Allah accept our good deeds, efforts and grant us His forgiveness, patience and mercy.