RAMADAN
AND EID-UL-FITR
Ramadan
is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is regarded as a holy month. This
sacred period is devoted to prayers, fasting and charity. It’s a time of the
year to renew one’s spiritual commitment to the religion.
This
time is usually very important for Muslims all over the world. During this
period, Muhammad, the prophet of Allah, received the message during
Ramadan. Allah revealed the Quran, to
Prophet Muhammad during the holy month of Ramadan. Most Muslims renew their spiritual
strength by fasting and praying. It is believed that the gates to Heaven are
opened during Ramadan.
Moreover,
the good deeds are richly rewarded and it is easier to enter paradise than
other times of the year. Simultaneously the gates to hell are closed and all
devils chained up behind them.True believers pray more than usual during
Ramadan. According to Islam teaching, prayer is a spiritual nourishment, just like
food, water and exercise fulfill the needs of the body.
The
end of Ramadan is celebrated with a festival called “Eid-Ul-Fitr” festival of
the “Breaking of the Fast” which ends Ramadan annually. Before the Eid festival, everyone gives money
to charity and there are special prayers held at the
mosque. Muslim families gather and give each other gifts, a special fair is
held for the community.
By: Halima Abdulkarim
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