Eid al-Fitr, as its name implies, is to break fast and eat and drink. Eid al-Fitr, as one of the two most important Islamic festivals in a year (the other is Eid al-Adha, that is, Eid al-Adha), takes a long time to prepare and celebrate, with at least three days' holiday.
Since Eid al-Fitr, Muslims have stopped living upside down day and night and resumed the habit of eating and drinking during the day. During the festival, Muslims will hold various celebrations to celebrate their completion of "fasting", one of the five major religious obligations of Islam.
Muslims will get up early on Eid al-Fitr and worship collectively under the leadership of Imam (Arabic, meaning worshipper, equivalent to the priest in Christianity).
Later, the imam led or scattered families to sweep graves and pray for the dead. After that, visit relatives and friends, exchange gifts and congratulate the festival. In order to celebrate the festival, people have to take a bath and change clothes, and children can get new clothes at this time.
On the first and second days of Eid al-Fitr, married and engaged son-in-law will visit their parents-in-law with holiday gifts. Many young Muslim men and women also choose to hold weddings on Eid al-Fitr to add festive atmosphere.
In addition, Muslims will pay "Feitour" to local mosques as "zakat" to maintain the operation of mosques and charities. The rich will also give alms to the poor.
What are not allowed to do during Eid al-Fitr?
During Ramadan, every day from dawn to sunset in the East, except for patients, travelers, babies, pregnant women, nursing women, lying-in women, passing women and soldiers fighting, adult Muslims must strictly fast, do not eat or drink, do not smoke or drink, and do not have sexual relations.
It is not until the sun goes down that people eat (called "fasting"), and then they either entertain themselves or visit relatives and friends, as if they were celebrating the New Year.
But besides fasting, we should decorate every day of Ramadan with good deeds, especially to help those in need.
We should not only help orphans, widows, the helpless, the sick, the poor and others in need financially, but also help them solve their problems. Embrace people in need in a friendly way, and such charitable acts will be infinitely forgiven by Allah.
What are the taboos of Eid al-Fitr?
be simply dressed
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims to remain pious, humble and moderate. Friends with Muslim beliefs should cooperate with customs and avoid wearing revealing clothes. This is especially important when going shopping at night, entering and leaving hotels, restaurants or iftar tents. Generally speaking, transparent short-sleeved clothes, low-cut clothes and tight-fitting clothes should be avoided, especially shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless tops.
Pay attention to workplace etiquette
Business travelers to Muslim countries should pay attention to shortening office hours and make corresponding adjustments. Business meetings with Muslims are best arranged in the morning, because they will not be so tired in the morning and can concentrate better. It is best not to arrange the meeting at lunch time, so as not to make them overworked or cause other inconvenience. Although non-Muslims can eat and drink in closed areas, they should avoid eating in front of Muslims and try to eat in remote places in the office. If a Muslim who is fasting asks you if you need a drink, you should refuse it out of respect.
Don't eat, drink or smoke in public.
In most Muslim countries, it is considered impolite to eat, drink or smoke in public places during fasting, which also applies to taking public transport or private cars. In Egypt and other countries, it is forbidden to eat and drink in public places out of courtesy, but in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, United Arab Emirates and other countries, whether you believe in Islam or not, fasting in public places is a rule that must be observed.
Pay attention to the meal and entertainment schedule.
If you go to Muslim countries during Ramadan, you should be prepared and arrange your diet and entertainment flexibly. Avoid unnecessary travel within one hour after sunset, when traffic will be very congested and accidents will occur frequently. At the same time, you should avoid booking dinner at this time, because most restaurants are busy preparing or serving fast food at this time. In many places, live music performances are banned and dance halls and bars are closed. Shopping malls are usually crowded at night, and many tourist activities will be suspended during Ramadan.