JE Lifestyle Desk: Muslims all across the world are getting ready to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, their main celebration. The name Eid means "festival" or "feast," yet many people are confused about the distinction between Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha. Both events have different meanings. It is celebrated with the same zeal, yet it remembers separate events and includes two opposing aspects of Islam. In the Islamic community, everyone follows the lunar calendar, which is 11 days shorter than the solar calendar and is mainly followed by everyone across the country.
What Is Eid-al-Fitr?
Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan. This celebration is also known as the fast-breaking festival at the end of Ramadan. Muslims fast for an entire month to seek peace from Allah and to thank him for his blessings; these fasts are also known as the Roza.
while at the conclusion of the Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on the crescent moon night, which generally occurs on the 30th day of Ramzan. In addition, according to Muslim tradition, all Muslims travel to the mosque to attend Eid prayers, where they all dress up in new clothes and see their friends and relatives. They also prepare some delectable meals to add to the joy of this day. Takbeer is a short prayer recited by all believers.
Sawaiyan is one of the main foods prepared on this day. All the elders present gifts to all their children on Eid-al-Fitr. If a person is financially secure, they are required to pay Zakat, which is equivalent to 2.5 percent of their savings and can be in the form of money or an investment. The Zakat they will pay will only go to those in need, and it is mandatory for all Muslims who can afford it.
What Is Eid al-Adha?
Eid-al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Adha, is a major holiday for all Muslim communities around the world. Eid-al-Adha, on the other hand, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, marking the culmination of the Hajj journey to Mecca. Eid-al-Adha is the second most important festival for all Muslims, and it commemorates the sacrifice of cattle (goats, sheep, camels, and buffalo) in whatever number a person can afford. This day is also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayarami by many people.