At the end of the 29- or 30-day fast (depending on the length of the lunar cycle) is Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), when there is much feasting and celebration! To all those who observe Ramadan, we say Ramadan mubarak (“blessed Ramadan”)! Holidays About The Author...
Eid Preparations: Towards the end of Ramadan, preparations for Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of fasting, begin. This may involve shopping for new clothes and gifts. Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr): This is a highly significant night during the last ten days of Ramadan, b...
Imaams Ash-Shaafi’ee and Ahmad state that the Zakatul-Fitr payment becomes obligatory after sunset on Eid’s eve, or the last day of fasting, because this is the end of Ramadan. Abu Haneefah (and also Ash-Shaafi’ee in an earlier opinion of his) held that the sum of Zakatul-Fitr ...
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting. Muslims all across the UK enjoy lavish meals together with loved ones. On Eid ul-Fitr, people enjoy a lavish meal, often together with family and friends. ©iStockphoto.com/Rawpixel Is Eid ul-Fitr a Public Holiday? While Ei...
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, andEid al-Adhahappens at the end of the yearly pilgrimage season. Because the Islamic calendar isn’t a solar calendar but a lunar one, the day on which this holiday falls can vary according to the year. This is compounded by the fact that the ...
During Ramadan, also called Ramadhan or Ramzan, Muslims in the UK and around the world celebrate the revelation of the Quran (Koran). The Ramadan evening meal (iftar) often includes dates. ©iStockphoto.com/ilkaydede Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islami...
Ramadan lasts for one complete moon cycle, which is usually 29 or 30 days. The moon sighting determines the duration. Nowadays, astronomical calculations have started taking precedence over the age-old tradition of moon sighting by the naked eye to determine the dates. ...
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. While there may be some variations in traditions and customs depending on the cou...
Ramadan Kareem is not now far away to come, it's just about to arrive! The month of blessings and togetherness for Muslims all over the world. Ramadan Kareem is the most important month in the whole Islamic calendar because Quran revelation was completed in this month on Prophet P.B.U.H...
Marking the end of the month of Ramadan for Muslims, Eid Al Fitr is a celebration that begins when the new crescent Moon is visible. It is accompanied by a paid holiday for public and private sector workers in the UAE. Emirates Astronomical Society previously forecasted April 10 as the date...