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  1.  What is Eid celebration?
  2. What are the 2 Eids?
  3. Can you say happy Eid?
  4. Can you say Eid Mubarak before Eid?
  5. Why are there 2 Eids in a year?
  6. Is it rude to say Eid Mubarak?
  7. Do you say Eid Mubarak after Maghrib?
1). What is Eid celebration?
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Eid Celebration 

Muslims all across the world commemorate the conclusion of Ramadan with a feast after a month of fasting and abstinence from food and water.

Muslims celebrate Eid, which is Arabic for 'feast' or 'festival,' to commemorate key events in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Muslims all throughout the world fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

While Eid al-Fitr is traditionally celebrated for three days, depending on cultures and regions, it can run up to a month.

It's a time when Muslims dress up and adorn their homes.

2). What are the 2 Eids?

Eid Muabarak
Eid Muabarak

In Islam, Eid is a significant celebration that is observed more than once a year. According to the Islamic lunar calendar, the two big feasts coincide at a crucial period. Both Eid al Adha and Eid ul Fitr are usually referred to by their abbreviated names. Although the procedures are largely the same in each celebrations, the reasons for their celebrations are vastly different.

The contemporary holiday literally translates to a feast of fast-breaking. It is the first of the two and is observed on the first day of Shawwal, according to the Islamic calendar. It lasts for three days on average. It is a commemoration of the conclusion of Ramzan, a holy month during which Muslims fast during the day and give alms to the poor, also known as Zakat.

People perform prayers to obtain blessings on this fortunate day. People put on new clothes, visit friends and relatives, and have a feast to commemorate the occasion. The main course of the feast is sawaiyan (vermicelli pudding), a sweet delicacy that is savoured and shared with friends and family. On this day, every adult in the household offers gifts to the children and makes a donation to the impoverished.

Meanwhile, Eid al Adha, also known as the sacrifice feast, is observed on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, two months following Eid ul Fitr. It is thought to represent Ibrahim, also known as Abraham in Hebrew literature, making the ultimate sacrifice to prove his love and dedication to God. Muslims sacrifice a lamb or goat as a sacred gift on this day.

The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which is an obligatory religious travel to the holy place of Kabbah, comes to an end on Eid al Adha. Once a Muslim completes the pilgrimage, it is thought that their sins are washed away, and they are referred to as Hajji.

3). Can you say happy Eid?

Happy Eid
Happy Eid

Eid is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic faith, with millions of Muslims around the world commemorating the annual event.

Eid is divided into two festivals: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and it occurs after the holy month of Ramadan.

The first of the festivals, Eid-al Fitr, will be held on the 12th and 13th of May this year, followed by Eid al-Adha on the 19th of July.

During Eid, as with other religious holidays, it is usual to send messages and greetings to family and friends.

To wish someone a happy Eid, simply say "Eid Mubarak," which literally translates to "good Eid."

Other well wishes and greetings you might send during the event include:

"On Eid al-Adha and throughout your life, may Allah's wonderful blessings offer you hope, faith, and joy." “May your Eid al-Adha in 2021 be blessed.”

"May the charm of this Eid bring you much happiness, and may you celebrate it with all of your closest friends, filling your heart with wonders." "Happy Eid!"

"May Allah's wonderful blessings bring you hope, faith, and joy this Eid al-Adha and always." "Happy Eid al-Adha!" says the narrator.

“May Allah's blessings be upon you today and in the future. “Happy Eid al-Adha!” May Allah bless you abundantly in every shared smile and joy; in every silent prayer answered; in every opportunity that comes your way! “Happy Eid!”

“Wishing that the almighty answers your prayers and recognises your sacrifices. “Happy Eid!”

“Wishing you a happy Eid and hoping that it gives you nothing but joy and happiness.Please remember me in your prayers and thoughts.”

4). Can you say Eid Mubarak before Eid?

Eid Muabarak
Eid Muabarak

I'm presuming you're referring to Eid al Fitr.

After the Id prayer, it is appropriate to make wishes.

The time for Id is the same as the time for “Ishraaq” prayer, which roughly corresponds to the time when the Sun rises until the time when it sets, or the start of “zawaal.” This signifies that the time begins around half an hour after the morning prayer, "fajr."

The congregational prayers are usually held after 2 hours of fajr and last an hour. After this prayer, one might greet others with Eid greetings. In practise, one might begin wishing others 3 or 4 hours after the person being wished's fajr prayer time.

The traditional period for wishing is three days. In contrast to the rites of sacrifice on Eid al Azha, the rites of charity on Eid al Fitr are suggested to be performed before the prayers on the first day of the month of Shawwal.

It's easy to make a wish.

You can say, "Taqabballaahu Minha wa Minkum," and Allaah will accept it from you and us. This is supported by ahadeeth, or oral traditions. Otherwise, you can say something as basic as Eid Mubarak or a similar phrase in your native tongue.

You can either say the greetings without making any physical contact, or you can do musafaha, which involves shaking both hands or just the right hand depending on the fiqh you follow (in case you are a non Muslim, let the muslim recipient initiate physical contact and simply imitate), or you can do Muaanaqah, which involves embracing either three times or once depending on the scholars you follow.

5). Why are there 2 Eids in a year?

'Eid' is Arabic for 'feast' or 'festival.' Muslims celebrate both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha every year, although the titles are sometimes reduced to just 'Eid,' which can be confusing.

Eid al-Fitr, which literally means "holiday of breaking the fast," occurs at the end of Ramadan, a month during which many adult Muslims fast.

Eid al-Adha, which means "feast of the sacrifice," is commemorated just over two months later, during the Hajj pilgrimage for many Muslims.

Eid al-Adha falls on the same day as Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, and is widely regarded as the most sacred of the two.

Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is a religious obligation for those who can afford it and have not already done so.

6). Is it rude to say Eid Mubarak?

Muslims all over the world will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr as Ramadan draws to a close.

Those who do not follow Islam may be unsure how to offer greetings to someone who is celebrating the holiday, which began on Tuesday.

According to Talha Mahmood, a 21-year-old practising Muslim residing in the United Arab Emirates, just as someone who does not observe Christmas would wish a friend a "Merry Christmas," someone who is not a practising Muslim could wish a friend a "Happy Eid."

“We all have friends who follow different religions than us; I have a lot of Christian friends, Hindu friends, and so on,” Mahmood explained. “...If a non-Muslim wishes to welcome a Muslim on Eid, simply be yourself; don't be hesitant or fearful, and don't approach the greeting any differently than usual. "A simple and pleasant 'Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones!' will enough."

“Eid celebrates the end of Ramadan, the holy month in which Muslims around the world fast and pray in order to focus on spiritual growth and devotion to God.” 

During Ramadan, people fast from sunrise to sunset every day for a month. “It's also a charitable month, with individuals donating freely to those in need. For example, owing to kind donors, Islamic Relief was able to feed about one million individuals around the world during Ramadan.”

7) Do you say Eid Mubarak after Maghrib?

According to Islam, the day begins with Maghrib. This becomes evident when one realises that the lunar calendar, which is based on the seeing of the moon, begins each month with the sighting of the moon, which occurs just after maghrib. The first of the month is marked by the sighting of the moon, which signals the start of a new month. The start of Eid-ul-Fitr coincides with the sighting of the moon, as it falls on the first of Shawaal.

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