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Eid al-Fitr 2024: Messages to wish your friends, loved ones

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The holy month of Ramzan, when Muslims observe fast from sunrise to sunset, will conclude in a day and bring with it the Eid celebrations. Eid is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Apart from the Eid al-Fitr prayers that Muslims offer in the morning, the people also visit friends and relatives, wear new clothes and enjoy the day with great pomp. Special Eid delicacies are prepared and shared between loved ones and friends to celebrate the holy occasion. This year, Eid will be celebrated on April 11.

We have curated a list of wishes to share with your family and friends this Eid.

1. Wishing you and your family a cheerful Eid filled with happiness, laughter, and blessings. Eid Mubarak!
2. May this Eid bring peace, joy, and prosperity to your home. Eid Mubarak to you and your family.
3. Eid Mubarak! Let’s cherish this auspicious occasion with love, respect and devotion to our Allah. May this day shower prosperity, joy and good health on you and your family.
4. Eid is a time for forgiveness, compassion, and generosity. May your heart be filled with love and your home with happiness and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!
5. Wishing you a prosperous Eid filled with happiness, peace, and endless blessings. Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
6. Eid Mubarak! Hope you get to enjoy all the delicious meals now with your friends and family!
   On this auspicious day, I send you my warmest Eid Mubarak wishes. May Allah’s blessings be with you always. Eid Mubarak!
7. May Allah fill your life with happiness, your heart with love, your soul with spirituality, and your mind with wisdom on this holy day! Eid Mubarak!
8. May the divine blessing of Allah light up your heart and bless you and your family members with happiness, peace and prosperity! Eid Mubarak!
9. May Allah open the doors of happiness, success and prosperity for you and your family. Eid Mubarak to you and your family.
10. On this auspicious day, May Allah shower his divine blessings upon you and your family. Eid Mubarak!

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Eid al-Fitr 2024 in India on April 10 or 11? Know the role of crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia today

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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As the day of Eid al-Fitr draws near, the nation is preparing for festivities to commemorate the completion of Ramadan, the holy month during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. The Islamic festival is celebrated annually on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Muslim (lunar) calendar.

However, the date of the celebration depends on the visibility of the new moon. This leads Muslims in different parts of the world to celebrate the festival at different times. India, meanwhile, is all geared up to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 10 or 11 this year. However, the exact date is yet to be known.

It needs to be noted that the date to celebrate Eid al-Fitr might change by one or two days depending on the location as well. Therefore, the exact day will be revealed closer to the day of the festival. Meanwhile, Kerala is the only Indian state that celebrates the festival based on a sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia.

Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Moon Sighting Date in Saudi Arabia, India

Additionally, Indian Muslims, along with those residing in South Asian countries, will gear up for the sighting of the Crescent moon on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. This year, the month of Ramadan commenced on March 11, 2024, in many countries, including those in the Middle East, North America, and the UK.

Ahead of the Islamic festival, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia made an announcement asking Muslims to see the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal on the evening of April 8. This sighting of the moon on this particular day marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.

As far as astronomical calculations are considered, Eid al-Fitr is expected to be observed on Wednesday, hinting at a 30-day fast in Ramadan instead of 29 days for Muslims this year.

If the crescent moon is not sighted in Saudi Arabia on April 8, Eid al-Fitr will be observed on April 11 and the night before Eid (Chand Raat) will be observed on April 10.

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Coronavirus: Muslims celebrate Eid inside homes, mosques empty

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Muslims in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Sunday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr in a subdued manner in the wake of the total Sunday lockdown in the region due to the Covid-19 regulations.

Mangaluru wore a deserted look from the morning and all the shops were closed, following strict instructions from the district administration to check Covid-19 spread.

Only a few vehicles transporting goods were seen on the roads.

People confined their festivities inside their homes, as mosques remained closed with the restrictions imposed on public gatherings for prayers.

The Eidgah maidan at Bavuta Gudde here, where thousands used to gather to offer namaz as part of the festival, was empty.

Mangaluru Khasi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar and Udupi Alhaj Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar had urged Muslims to celebrate Eid-ul- Fitr inside their homes and exchange greetings in view of the pandemic.

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‘Stay at home for Eid’: Jama Masjid imam appeals to Muslims amid pandemic

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Against the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak, Jama Masjid deputy shahi imam Syed Shaban Bukhari on Thursday in an advisory asked people to refrain from any mass gathering — religious or celebratory — at any time during the month of Ramadan, especially on the occasion of Eid.

The initiative is aimed to ensure the health and safety of the people in the light of the pandemic and is aligned with the social distancing guidelines as mandated by the government. A video regarding the same will soon be issued via his official social media accounts, he said.

The imam has asked each member of the community to offer prayers for Jamat-ul-Vida and Eid al-Fitr from their homes as it will significantly help to alleviate the threat of coronavirus transmission from spreading further.

Emphasising on the learnings from Islam, Bukhari has also asked the community to help those in need during this time of crisis as it is an integral part of the Islamic culture. The advisory also appeals to everyone to practice social distancing and follow government guidelines.

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims across the world partake in rituals and customs of Islam.

The community observes stringent fasting from dusk to dawn, crucial to the Islamic holy month.

They offer special Taraweeh prayers only after opening their fasts and observe the same ritual for a month until Eid.

Voicing his concern over the health and safety of the people, Bukhari said, “We can’t allow any congregations in courtyards and parks as it will expose people to an increased risk of contracting the virus.”

“Hence, we urge you to offer holy prayers of Jamat-ul-Vida, Namaz-e-Eid from your homes. I would also like to request all citizens, especially the Muslim community, to abide by the lockdown mandates and help the poor and destitute persons during this period, and pray to the almighty to help keep everyone safe and evade this pandemic.”

The first time the month of Ramadan has begun amid the lockdown. The advisory instructs the community to continue following the government’s guidelines for Eid, which will be observed nationwide on May 25, this year.

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