- Additional fasting day due to new moon visibility
- Eid date determined by crescent moon observation
- Traditional Eid customs include prayer, sweets, and family gatherings
As no new moon was visible on Monday evening following Maghrib prayers, Muslims in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries will observe an additional day of fasting to mark the conclusion of the 30th day of Ramadan. The inaugural day of Eid will subsequently transpire on Wednesday, April 10th.
Determining the first day of Eid al-Fitr is the observation of the crescent moon that signifies the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
Due to the 29- to 30-day duration of lunar months, Muslims must typically wait until the evening before Eid to confirm its date.
Foreign nations investigate independent sightings.
As soon as the sighting is confirmed, mosques, radio stations, and television broadcast the holiday of Eid.
How do adherents of Islam observe Eid?
As an official holiday, Eid is traditionally observed for three days in Muslim-majority nations. The number of holiday days, nevertheless, differs from country to country.
Muslims commence their Eid celebrations with a prayer service that begins just after sunrise, which is subsequently succeeded by a brief sermon.
Muslims recite takbeerat, a devotional song performed in an open area, en route to the prayer. During this time, they praise the divine by pronouncing “Allahu Akbar,” which translates to “God is great.”
It is customary to consume something delectable prior to the prayer, such as maamoul, which are date-filled biscuits from the Middle East. This specific occasion is referred to as “sweet” Eid, and it is customary for adherents of the Islamic faith to distribute candies.
Typically, Muslims spend the day visiting acquaintances and relatives while carrying sweets from residence to residence.
Traditional desserts and pastries of each nation are baked the morning of or before the first day of Eid.
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In remembrance of the momentous occasion, children are bestowed with monetary offerings and new attire.
Girls and women apply henna to their hands in numerous countries. The observance of Eid commences the evening before through the assembly of women in large family gatherings and neighbourhoods to use henna.
After the morning prayers, families in some nations pay their respects to deceased family members by visiting cemeteries.
As a customary practice, Muslim-majority nations illuminate their urban areas and organise festive events in observance of the fasting month’s conclusion.
Amid the assault in Gaza, Eid
On this Eid, approximately 2.3 million Palestinians residing in Gaza will observe their first Muslim religious holiday since Israeli attacks claimed the lives of over 33,000 individuals. Due to the lack of food aid and water resources, Eid al-Fitr in Gaza is expected to be a day of devastation amidst the ongoing assaults.
What are some customary Eid salutations?
“Eid sa’id” or “Eid Mubarak” are the prevailing salutations during this dayous occasion. Additionally, the pleasantries of Eid differ by country and language.
The subsequent video illustrates the observance of Eid Mubarak in various languages across the globe.
