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Occasion: Ramzan or Id
Location: All over India
Festival Time: September to October
Legend or Deity: Allah
Famous Rituals: Eid prayer, Takbir, Zakat al-fitr
Cuisine: Seviyan, Shir Korma
Tourists Activities: Jama Masjid, Reciting Quran
One of the major Muslim festival Ramzan marks the end of fasting month
Ramadan. It falls in the ninth Lunar month, according to Islamic Calendar,
following the appearance of the new crescent moon. The auspicious occasion
is celebrated by Muslim community not only in India but all over the world.
The festival is a three day celebration and is also known as 'Smaller Eid'.
Pilgrims, in order to complete their fast on the last day of Ramadan,
believe to read Quran and recite Takbir, all through out the time of Eid.
Soul Connecting Ramzan Rituals
Muslims rise up early in the morning and have date fruit, that declares the
end of their fasting day. They then freshen up and visit the holy mosque and
attend Eid prayer. The session consist of two raka'ahs, following
Khutbah(sermon) and then supplication(dua) for the well-being of all living
on the Earth. After prayer is many go back home while some pay homage to the
graveyards(Ziyarat al-qubur)
The rituals in Id marks Takbir, which is recited after having seen the new
moon on the first night of Shawwal. Following this the Eid-Prayer starts. A
must follow rule says that every Muslim who is able to feed his breadbasket
must pay Zakat al-fitr, an alms(basic food stuffs or money) to the needy for
the month of Ramadan
Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration and Attraction
Both the children and elderly groups in Muslim community. They start
polishing their houses and shopping accessories since the month of Ramadan.
Exchange of greetings and gift hampers are greatly opted as a medium to wish
'Id Mubaraq'. Home-makers and local food-stalls spread the sweet aroma of
Seviyan and Shir Korma, made of milk and dates. Pious men spend their time
with reading holy Quarn, while out goers celebrate the day with visiting the
homes of friends and relatives. Visiting the capital Delhi during the time
of Eid offers the chance to have a glimpse of Jama Masjid, the largest
mosque, built in 1656 AD by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
The day signifies the relation of forgiveness, friendship and emotion,
therefore follow the saying of Allah and receive enlightenment.