Happy Eid al Fitr to one and all! The enjoying mood is still on as the celebration of this joyous occasion continues for three days. This Eid is one of the booked celebrations in the annual calendar. What people are all sure about is that moments of enjoyment on such occasions are always well-received and much-awaited. Despite the reason behind the festivity, people will strive not to miss it to share the good times of fun and entertainment.
For that reason, one needs to get into such a mood of celebration every now and then while everybody is busy with hustle and bustle of life. This should be sustained even if there is no occasion to observe or commemorate; perhaps having good moments could be for the sake of refreshing minds and spirits of course. Getting along with your loved ones at various gatherings will undoubtedly help you to be more relaxed, satisfied and encouraged to do more, especially at work!
Eid al Fitr, as a key annual celebration, falls in the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. It is being celebrated post completion of fasting of the holy month of Ramadhan. Eid comes as a reward from the Almighty Allah to all Muslims for finishing their month-long fasting. Observing Eid marks a way of thanking Allah for enabling Muslims complete this religious obligation; one of the five key pillars of Islam.
Eid al Fitr is a cheerful festivity for all; children, adults and elderly, both men and women alike. Regardless of age and gender, you would see people within the same neighbourhood exchanging greetings and congratulations since dawn or even since the moment of announcing that the next day will be Eid. It becomes a one common celebration and a reward for all.
On this day, people greet and become more united and welcoming as well as forgiving and sociable. In fact, it marks a day of integrity and getting closer regardless of all the social and personal differences among people within the society. They all come together to start a new chapter of life after Ramadhan, the month of giving and forgiveness. Actually, the day is a sacred gift from Allah in which people celebrate and get together in harmony.
This day is a much-awaited day for children who enjoy the celebration possibly more than adults and elderly. For children, Eid is a day of joy and entertainment as they get well-dressed in new traditional Omani costumes. They, also, impatiently long for monetary gifts, which they usually receive from their parents, relatives, siblings and others. For them, it is the day of collecting more money and gifts; this is what Edi is all about for them.
As Eid al Fitr is a religious celebration, Muslims start the day by performing a special prayer to thank Allah for enabling them complete the month of fasting and for designating this day as a day of happiness for all Muslims all over the world. They perform the prayer collectively in the early morning in masjids or an outdoor spacious area. After the prayer, they start sharing greetings and good wishes as well as visiting friends and relatives.
Marking this day mirrors a number of Islamic principles and morals that Muslims all over the world are sharing regardless of their origins, languages, countries and any other differences. The day is observed by Muslims in the same way in any part of the world; it is a day of integrity, mercy and empathy between them.
Generally, celebrations and festivities are another way of enjoying life and its blessings with family and loved ones. Through the different occasions, we share memorable joyous moments with family, relatives, friends, colleagues or neighbours. Being in a mood of celebration is very positive and encouraging to refresh minds and spirits, strengthen relations with others and break the daily routine of one's life.
Wish you all a happy and prosperous Eid with family and loved ones!
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