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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Eid-ul-Fitr


Ramadan fasting month for Muslims last for 29 to 30 days. End of Ramadanen marks the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid occurs on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar. According to Islamic history and tradition on the last day of Ramadan after sunset, people start observing the crescent moon. When the moon (Hilal) are spotted celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr begins for all Muslims
Importance Of Eid-ul-Fitr
Ramadan said that the holy month of Muslims, it is assumed that holy book Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad in this month. Is believed that this month the gates of Hell are closed and the gates of heaven open. It also believes that Ramadan is a month of God's own. Another event that took place during the month of Ramadan was the battle of Badr, the battle between the inhabitants of Mecca and Medina. This is the month to thank Allah that He has given to man. So in this way to say no to food, drink, smoking and sexual activities during daylight all Muslims devote themselves to pray to Allah. When the crescent is sighted, it is time to break the fast and get over the months of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

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