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Observed twice a year, the festival of Eid is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims around the world. It is a festival of joy, celebrations, feats, and above all, praying to the almighty for wellbeing and asking forgiveness for sins. People around the world celebrate Eid by wearing new clothes, praying, and eating traditional food with friends and family. In 2024, Eid Ul-Fitr will be observed on April 11. As the festival is almost here, it is a great time to educate young children about its important and key aspects. Here are a few interesting fun facts on Eid for students.
Lessor-known Facts on Eid
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1. Eid is an Arabic term which loosely translates into “festival” or “feast”.
2. There are two major types of Eid: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha.
3. Eid Al-Fitr is a three-day celebration that marks the end of Ramadan.
4. Eid Al-Adha is a four-day celebration observed to commemorate Ibrahim’s sacrifice of his son Ismail according to God’s command.
5. When celebrating Eid, people greet each other with the phrase “Eid Mubarak”.
6. People in Indonesia eat a layered cake to celebrate the festival of Eid.
7. Turkish Muslims celebrate Eid with a grand Sugar Feast, traditionally involving Turkish delights like Lokum and Baklava.
8. In Egypt, Eid is called Eid el-Fitr. It is celebrated with kunafa, a sweet desert made using cheese and syrup and fatta, a mixture of rice, meat, and bread.
9. The moon is often used to symbolize Eid Al-Fitr and thus, found in decorations, greeting cards, and intricately embroidered on clothes.
10. Since the new moon varies across the globe, the date of Eid Al-Fitr is not the same for all communities.
11. Eid is known by different names around the world. It is called Hari Raya Puasa in Malasysia, Lebrun in Indonesia, and Ramzan Bairami in Azerbaijan.
12. In 1996, Eid Al-Fitr was hosted at the White House by Hillary Clinton.
13. Dates are an important part of Eid. Many people open their fasts with dates as they help maintain glucose levels.
14. Eid al-Fitr is known by different names. For example, in Malaysia it is called Hari Raya Puasa, in Indonesia it is called Lebaran, and in Turkey it is called Ramazan Bayramı
15. On the day of Eid al-Fitr, you are not permitted to fast. The fasting period must end.
16. At Green Point (Cape Town, South Africa) several people gather to see the new moon
17. Sri Lanka has a special Eid dessert called the “watalappam,”. It is a coconut custard pudding made with eggs, spices, and jaggery.
18. In Iran, the Eid is called the Eid-e-Fitr. It is a one or two-day national holiday.
19. In the Maldives, Eid is celebrated with cultural performances like a fire performance.
20. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, was the first person who celebrate Eid in space at the International Space Station (ISS).
FAQs
Eid is an Islamic festival. It is celebrated in two forms. The Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice, and the Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Depending on the country the celebration takes place from 1 to 3 days.
Ramadan will be celebrated twice in the year 2030. This is because of the difference between the lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar,
Muslims sacrifice goats on Eid to commemorate Prophet Abraham’s faith. As per the story, Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son-Ismail.
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