Transcript Eid–Ul-Fitr

Eid–Ul-Fitr
• Each Eid festival is marked by
the sighting of the crescent
(new moon)
• Ramadan – 29 or 30 days month of
fasting
• Ramadan ends with a celebration called
'Eid-Ul-Fitr (eed-al-fitter), or the
Festival of Breaking the Fast
• The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr
celebrates the fact that Allah
(God) gave Muslims the Qur’an
to help them live good lives
Qur’an
• On the day of Eid everyone
dresses up in their best
clothes and shoes
• Girls and women like to decorate
their hands with beautiful patterns
using mendhi paste (henna)
Zakatul-fitr
-Giving money to the poor people
at the end of ramzan month,
Must be given before salatul eid.
-The amount of zakatul-fitr is “1 SA” (2176
grams)of dates/barley or money equivalent to it
- zakatul-fitr is binding (compulsory) on every
Muslim
Salat-ul-eid
• The time for salat-ul-eid starts when the sun
rises
• Muslims offer prayer in congregation. Only two
rak’ahs of eid on open places or in mosque are
offered
After prayers everyone wishes
each other a huge
‘EID MUBARAK’
- Yummy sweets and desserts
are then eaten to mark the
occasion
- Eid cards, gifts and money are
often exchanged
• Friends and families like
to get together on Eid to
celebrate the special
day/s