New Delhi: Muslims all over the world observe the fast during the holy month of Ramadan, which falls in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and generally falls in March or April as per the Gregorian calendar. It comes to an end with the festival called Eid ul-Fitr.
Eid-ul-Fitr’s date varies from year to year because it is based on the sighting of the new moon, but it usually falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated between April 21 to April 23 this year, as it depends on the moon’s sighting.
Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as Meethi Eid because, on this day, worshippers break their fast and begin the new month of Shawaal on a sweet note. As a result, cooking sweet delicacies like Sheer Khurma and Kimami Sevaiyan is an important element of this festival. On this day, people gather to break their fasts and feast. They also dress in new clothes, pray, and give to the destitute. Elders also offer money as gifts to children, which is known as ‘Eidi’.
Quotes for Eid
“And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything an extent.”
“The truth is from your Lord, so do not be among the doubters.”
“Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.”
“Your fate has been written with the ink of His love and sealed with His mercy so fear not, place your trust in Him and have hope in His decree.”
“Whoever fears Allah (God), Allah (God) will find a way out for him (from every difficulty) and He will provide for him from sources that he could never have imagined.”
“He is the One God; the Creator, the Initiator, and the Designer. The most beautiful names are His. Everything in the sky and on Earth exists to glorify Him. He is the Almighty, the Wisest.”
“Fight in the name of God against those who oppose you, but do not overstep your bounds. God does not love sinners.”
“Their prize from their Lord is Eden’s gardens with flowing streams, where they will live forever. GOD is happy with them, and they are happy with Him. This is the prize for those who worship there.”
