Today,10th April,2014,is the ninth day of ‘A to Z challenge of words’.
My theme is ‘the festivals of India. The festival for today is Id ul Fitr
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| Namaz at Jama Masjid, Delhi. |
Id ul Fitr is a Muslim festival celebrated all over
the world. It marks the end of fasting period of Ramadan or Ramzan. It
is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It is also known as
Eid ul Fitr
Eid ul fitr and Eid. It is the first day of the Islamic
month of Shawwal. The exact day of this festival is not fixed. It depends on
the sighting of the new moon. Most of the countries follow Saudia
Arabia in this context. The prayers are held in masjids or mosques. Many
Muslims attend prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat
al-fitr (charity in the form of food). During Id ul-Fitr Muslims believe that
this festival is a reward after a strict fasting for one month. Muslims, on this day, wear their best
clothes and offer 'namaz' at a congregational prayer at masjids or
mosques.
After offering their prayers they exchange
gifts with their neighbours and other people. They wish each other
and also donate alms. Id-ul-Fitr is observed with great enthusiasm. Delicious
food and drinks are an indispensable part of the festivity. People
decorate their houses and prepare luscious traditional sweets and cuisine
to celebrate the festival. The most common recipe for this festival is the delicious
meethi seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli). Fancy dresses and food items mostly
dominate the festival. As the festival approaches, excitement to celebrate
gains momentum with the people.
The celebration of Id-ul-Fitr, no-doubt perks up the spirit inherent in all
the festivities. The significance of this festival is also interpreted as
a good time to bring people together in harmony and gratitude.
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Another great festival described brilliantly :)
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Deletei was expecting it to be Id, as i thought about what u would write today....! so eautifully descried!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Titli. I did not disappoint you.
DeleteThe Meethi Sevainyaan made by one of my friend's mom was yum! We used to really look forward to it, especially on Id! :)
ReplyDeleteYes Shilpa, the sevaianyaan made them are really tasty.
DeleteBeautifully described!! :)
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DeleteI didnt know much abt this festival, Thanks for the share !
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananya.
DeleteI miss the sweet semiya of the childhood. Our landlords were muslims and we would get tiffin carriers even from their relatives. we would wait for that one day year long :)
ReplyDeleteLatha, the special semiya made by them are really yummy.
DeleteOur family friends used to send over the vermicelli but also dates stuffed with mawa/khoya. Delicious stuff and your post brought back many memories. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks ovengoodies. I am happy that your old memories were revived.
DeleteThanks for sharing this...beautifully done. The picture at Jama Masjid is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jayanta.
DeleteThe post and the happiness brewing out of the pics is so good :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Doctor.
DeleteA great festival!!!! Thanks for such a lovely description!
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DeleteAnother amazing festival described in such great detail! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy.
DeleteI live in the Middle East and so Eid has now become one of our festival. I also associate it with seviyaan and biryani since my friends in school use to bring these the next day. And eidi.. getting money when you visit a Muslim family ... was my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nisha. It is a good experience, when you associate in their festival.
DeleteHere in the Middle East, this is THE festival. We look forward to the camaraderie that surfaces at this time !! :)
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It must be an enjoyable experience.
DeleteI always look forward to the food on this day :)
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Yes, their food is very tasty.
DeleteI love the delicacies they serve on Id. Yummy :)
ReplyDeleteVery true Rajlakshmi. their food is very yummy.
Deletenow i know the significance of the festival! till now, it was jst knwn as a holiday :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Swathi. Happy you found something new in this post.
DeleteThe feast after a month long fast is certainly heavenly :) Every festival is all about sharing and that creates a special happy feeling.
ReplyDeleteYes Reshma, Most of Indian festivals are about good eating. or fasting.
DeleteLove the id time in hyderabad, the whole city looks festive in the month of ramzan. In the evening, when one walks around the city, one can find community kitchens churning out biryanis in huge handis and a sweet dish called haleem. the sights of old bazaaar streets look extremly colorful and work all through night.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful compilation of all the festivals for the challenge Ma'am. Loving the festive journey.
Thank you Asha. I am glad you liked the compilation.
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