Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak

Eid-ul-Fitr is linked with the Holy month of Ramadan. It signifies the end of the month of fasting (the first day of the month of Shawwal).

Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival. It has no connection with any historical event nor is it related to the changes of seasons or cycles of agriculture. It is not a festival related in any way to worldly affairs.

Its significance is purely spiritual. It is the day when the Muslims thank Allah (SWT) for having given them the will, the strength and the endurance to observe fast and obey His commandment during the holy month of Ramadan.

This day, in Muslim world, brings rejoicing and happiness. The rejoicing is not, however, at the departure of the month of Ramadan; it is the happiness which man feels after successfully completing an important task.

It is celebrated for three days in a holiday called Eid-ul-Fitr (the Feast of Fast Breaking). Gifts are exchanged. Friends and family gather to pray in congregation.

The feast of Fitr is ALLAH's reward for those who fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In this month, man should try to add to his true knowledge of ALLAH, do acts of charity for the needy, renew his beliefs towards his Lord and this will be a real Bairam Feast (Turkish word meaning festival) for him. The prayers of the day of Bairam a reason of unity and solidarity of Muslims all over the world. On this day do honor ALLAH for His endless and all-enhancing mercy.

Unfortunately, like past few years, we are again celebrating two Eids in Pakistan. I hope next year, we shall celebrate Eid together. Also, this year’s Eid has come with a trial for all of us, Pakistanis. We are facing a huge flood problem in our beloved country, these days. So, kindly remember your brothers and sisters; facing flood; in your prayers and in your charity.

May ALLAH bring us; Muslims; closer to each other, make us united and spread peace all over the world. AMEEN

EID MUBARAK to You & Your Family.