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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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Stock markets to remain closed today for Ramadan Eid

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

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Stock exchanges BSE and the National Stock Exchange have declared Thursday, April 11 as a trading holiday for Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid).

Indian exchanges will be among stock markets in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Indonesia that will remain closed on the festive day.

Currency and derivatives markets will remain closed on account of the public holiday.

Stock markets will also remain closed on April 17, Wednesday next week, for the Ramnavami holiday. After that, there is no trading holiday in April. There are a total of 20 trading days in April.

NSE on Tuesday notified that the exchange will remain closed on May 20 due to general elections in Maharashtra.

In a notice, NSE stated that in view of the Parliamentary Elections scheduled to be held on May 20, 2024, NSE will be closed for trading in the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, the evening trading session will be open for trading from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, it said in a notice.

Earlier, there was only one trading holiday next month falling on May 1, 2024, for Maharashtra Day.

The benchmark Sensex climbed 354 points to close above the record 75,000 mark for the first time, while the broader Nifty scaled a fresh lifetime high on Wednesday (April 10) on gains in FMCG, energy and metal shares.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 354.45 points, or 0.47%, to settle at an all-time high of 75,038.15. During the day, the index spurted 421.44 points, or 0.56%, to hit a high of 75,105.14.

The Nifty advanced by 111.05 points, or 0.49%, to close at a record peak of 22,753.80. During the day, it jumped 132.95 points, or 0.58%, to reach a lifetime intra-day peak of 22,775.70. Additionally, the Nifty Bank surged by 256 points to settle at 48,987.

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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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Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 moon sighted in India, to be celebrated on this day

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

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Eid-ul-Fitr is set to be celebrated in India on April 22. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand have already celebrated the festival on April 21 after spotting the Eid Chand.

However, in India, the Union Muslim League (IUML) state president, Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, confirmed that the crescent moon was not sighted on Thursday, and hence, the country will celebrate Eid on April 22, as scheduled.

Uttar Pradesh | The moon has been sighted today and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country tomorrow: Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali pic.twitter.com/eeVNXV2rwV

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) April 21, 2023

The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, and the precise date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies each year depending on the sighting of the new moon.

The Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia had called upon Muslims in the Kingdom to look out for the crescent moon on Thursday and report their sightings to the nearest court, Al Arabiya reported citing the Saudi Press Agency.

Earlier, the authorities in the UAE had requested Muslims to report the sighting of the moon and contact the authorities if they spot it.

Eid-ul-Fitr is the occasion that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is a time for Muslims to come together for celebration, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Muslims gather in mosques or open spaces to offer special prayers and share food with family and friends.

Giving Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity to the poor and needy, is also an important tradition. It is intended to ensure that all individuals have sufficient food and resources to celebrate the festival. Special dishes and sweets, such as biryani, kebabs, samosas, sheer khurma, and ras malai, are also prepared for the occasion.

Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims across the world.

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Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: Wishes and messages to share with family and friends

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

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Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the festival of breaking the fast of Ramadan, is an important Islamic festival celebrated worldwide. The festival marks the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. The exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which signifies the end of Ramadan.

This year, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on April 22, depending on the sighting of the moon. The festival is a time of joy, feasting, and spending time with family and friends.

People exchange greetings, wishes, and messages with their loved ones on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Here are some wishes and messages that you can share with your family and friends:

• Eid Mubarak! May Allah’s blessings be with you today and always.
• May Allah fill your life with happiness, peace, and prosperity on this auspicious occasion. Eid Mubarak!
• May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and may you celebrate it with all your close friends and family. Eid Mubarak!

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• Wishing you a happy and prosperous Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah bless you with success, happiness, and prosperity.
• May this Eid bring happiness, joy, and peace to your life. Eid Mubarak!
• Eid is a time to come together and share the joy of the occasion. May this Eid be a memorable one for you and your family. Eid Mubarak!
• May Allah bless you with love, peace, and happiness on this auspicious occasion. Eid Mubarak!
• May this Eid be filled with love, warmth, and joy. Eid Mubarak!

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• Sending you warm wishes on this Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah bless you with good health, wealth, and happiness.
• May Allah’s blessings be with you and your loved ones on this joyous occasion. Eid Mubarak!

In addition to sharing wishes and messages, exchanging gifts and sweets during Eid-ul-Fitr is customary. People also visit mosques to offer Eid prayers and listen to sermons. The day is spent feasting and celebrating with family and friends.

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India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on April 22

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

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Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on April 22 as the crescent moon was not seen marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, Muslim religious scholars said on Thursday.

The scholars, including India Union Muslim League (IUML) state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, said that since the crescent moon was not seen, Eid would be celebrated on Saturday.

The Kerala government, meanwhile, declared April 22 also as a government holiday on the occasion of Eid. According to the calendar, the holiday for Eid is on Friday, April 21.

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Earlier in the day, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan extended Eid greetings to Malayalis across the world.

While wishing everyone on the occasion, Khan hoped that the festival would instill compassion and brotherhood in the minds of people.

“My heartiest greetings to Keralites all over the world, on the solemn occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May the celebration of Eid ennoble our minds with compassion and the spirit of brotherhood, and guide us towards piety and greater goodness,” he said in a statement released by the Kerala Raj Bhavan.

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated across the world on different days and it is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon which is supposed to denote the start of the Shawwal month in the lunar Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramzan.

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