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Eid al Fitr

Jun 5, 2019

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This year's Eid al Fitr celebration will be celebrated today but this is the as the actual date is contingent on the sighting of the moon of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.

Eid ul Fitr is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal, after the month of Ramadan 2019. The month of Ramadan culminates with the festive occasion of Eid al Fitr as Muslims thank Allah (SWT), celebrating the festival with religious fervor.

The month of Ramadan is full of celebration, joy and festivity as the Muslims immerse themselves in reading the Quran and Duas and spending maximum time doing Dhikr. The Muslims fast the whole month as it teaches them the true meaning of perseverance and tolerance while being empathetic towards the poor and needy.

At the end of the month, the Muslims are rewarded with the festival of Eid al Fitr. It is important to note that it is highly forbidden to fast on the day of Eid.

Each country’s celebrations vary as there is an influence of their traditions. Muslims all over the world celebrate the festival of Eid al Fitr by starting the day with the Eid prayer. After the Eid prayers, people greet each other with the customary Eid greetings, Eid Mubarak with a formal embrace, three times. Then, a sweet dish is mostly made in Muslim households and eaten in happiness. The day is spent with friends and family as they get together indulging in eating and handing out Eidi (gifts given to kids on Eid, usually money). Everyone gets new clothes made for the special occasion because every single person wants to look his/her best. The festival revolves around the theme of togetherness and happiness.Thus, this Eid is considered to be an occasion of immense rejoice. In essence, Muslims celebrate the blessings bestowed upon them by Allah (SWT) and thank Him.

Here's a quick and easy salad to compliment the Eid fast breaking dinner from halaal.recipes.com:

Crunchy Butternut Salad

Ingredients

½ butternut peeled and cubed
½ a red onion finely slices
1 avo cubed
feta cheese cubed
fresh dhania (coriander) chopped

Dressing

¼ cup steers sweet chiilie sauce
2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fine red powder
½ tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon honey

Topping

½ cup chopped peacan
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoon almond flakes
olive oil to fry nuts

Instructions

Salt and oil cubed butternut.
Bake in moderate oven until cooked.
Pour the dressing over cooked butternut and red onion.
Fry nuts in olive oil until golden.
Add remaining salad ingredients before salad is served.
Toss salad lightly .
Top with nut mixture.

Info & Tips

You can also make a bottom layer with lettuces , cucumber and carrots .





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