Eid Al-Fitr: A Day of Joy and Thanksgiving

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Eid Al-Fitr is the day of thanksgiving and joy. It marks the end of the month of fasting, and it is when we feel happy and give thanks to Allah that He enabled us to obey His commands. We all fasted during the month of Ramadan, and by the end of the month, we realize that Allah’s commands are good for us; they aim at our well-being. Allah does not want to put any burden on us; He gave us the rules of fasting for our own benefit. Fasting has many benefits for individuals and for communities. It has spiritual, moral, and physical benefits . `Eid Al-Fitr has a deep significance. Its spirit is marked by distinguished values and virtues: Thanksgiving and expressing gratitude to Allah Experiencing joy and rejoice Receiving the great reward of obeying Allah Maintaining ties of kinship Taking care of the poor and the needy Thanksgiving and Expressing Gratitude `Eid Al-Fitr is a day that marks the successful completion of the sacred month of Ramadan. It is a festival that signifies the completion of an act of duty and devotion. It teaches us that real happiness results from performing one’s duty and making sacrifices for a noble objective. We should thank Almighty Allah, for He guided us to fasting in Ramadan, to doing good deeds, and to reciting the Qur’an. We should thank Him, for He is the One Who gave us the money we paid for zakat al-fitr and other charities. Allah says in the Qur’an, [And (He desires) that you should complete the prescribed period and that you should glorify Allah for having guided you and that you may give thanks.] (Al-Baqarah) (Iislamonline).

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Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated as Eid, is a significant Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. It is celebrated with prayers, feasting, and giving of gifts to charity. Muslims worldwide come together to rejoice in the blessings of Eid ul-Fitr, fostering community spirit and gratitude.