Culture & Tradition of India

Eid-ul-Fitr characterizes the end of Ramadan or the Islamic holy month of fasting. While Eid means festivity, Fitr stands for breaking the fast. Together, the term is symbolical of breaking of the fasting period. The day is usually celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Often termed as ‘Smaller Eid’, Eid ul-Fitr is a three day …

Eid-ul-Fitr prayers are obligatory for every Muslim and are meant to be offered in congregation. However, in the contemporary celebrations of the festival, many Muslims also pray individually. After the moon of Shawwal is sighted on the last day of Ramadan, the Takbir is recited. The time for Eid prayers is from sunrise till Zuhr. It is also recommended to …

Pakistan is an Islamic country. Thus, Eid is the most significant festival for the citizens of the country. It is just the same as Christians celebrate Christmas and Hindus celebrate Diwali or Holi. The Eid celebrations in Pakistan start a month before the eve of Eid during the holy month of Ramadan. Marketplaces are adorned with traditional decorative items and …

Eid-ul-Fitr Decoration Ideas: Festivals have long been associated with pompous decorations, glitzy fervor and colorful illuminations. Eid-ul-Fitr is no exception to this rule. The unique charm of the festival is manifest in the elaborate embellishment that adorns the otherwise modest abode of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrators. Every Muslim home radiates splendor and magnificence on this auspicious day. People bedeck their surroundings with …

Eid-ul-Fitr Activities For Muslim: Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm and fervor across the globe. All over the world, Muslims perform many activities on this day of immense significance. They wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear their clothes. After dressing up well for the occasion, they eat breakfast, which mostly includes dates and head to the …

Eid-ul-Fitr Customs & Traditions: Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Choti Eid, is celebrated by different names in different Muslim nations. It is called Idul Fitri in Indonesia, Shemai Eid in Bangladesh, Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Lebaran in Malaysia and Ramazan Bayrami in Turkey. It marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. While, it is celebrated in varied ways …

Eid-ul-Fitr Recipes: Eid-ul-Fitr is a festival that is widely celebrated by the Muslim Community across the world. In India, Muslims comprise of the second largest community, after the Hindus. Thus, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated with great zeal and gusto, in the country. In fact, the festival serves as a lively example of the communal harmony that India basks in. The spirit …

History of Eid-Ul-Fitr: Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims last for 29 to 30 days. The end of the Ramadan marks the beginning of the Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid occurs on the first day of the Shawwal, the tenth month of Islamic calendar. According to the history of Islam and traditions on the last day of Ramadan after sunset, people start …

The story of Mothers Day is a long one. It is neither a recent phenomenon as many people believe it to be. Nor it is the creation of card and gift marketers syndicate as assumed by cynics of Mothers Day festival. To the surprise of lot many people Mother’s Day celebrations are first said to have taken place in the …

Festive mood gripped the entire Kashmir valley, as Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated. Eid-ul-Fitr Festive mood grips Srinagar Valley: While people were seen thronging the marketplaces for last-minute shopping, others were seen rushing home early ahead of the festive occasion. Maximum rush of shoppers was witnessed at the bakery and butcher shops. Most of the offices, especially the government ones, wore …