Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Office of Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies & International Affairs
vsc
Code : 10872-339696      Publish Date : Monday, July 28, 2014 Visit : 1333

News | Happy Eid Ul Fitr

Happy Eid Ul Fitr
Eid al-Fitr also called Feast of Breaking...

Eid al-Fitr also called Feast of Breaking the Fast is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan,( the Islamic holy month of fasting ).The religious Eid is a single day during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality. However, in most countries, it is generally celebrated on the same day as Saudi Arabia. Eid al-Fitr has a particular Salat (Islamic prayer) consisting of two Rakats (units) and generally offered in an open field or large hall. Muslims believe that they are commanded by Allah, as mentioned in the Quran, to continue their fast until the last day of Ramadan and pay the Zakat and fitra before offering the Eid prayers.