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Mubarak
Eid ul Fitr is an Islamic festival that is joyously celebrated
by Muslims all over the world to mark the completion of
the holy month of fasting. Eid is an occasion of joy,
thanksgiving and generosity.

Peace Joy Gratitude

Giving Kinship

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 A 3Major Milestone Achieved
Eid ul Fitr marks an important
achievement for the Muslim men and
women who observed fasts
during Ramadan.
Goals of the month-long exercise
To triumph over sinful behavior through
abstinence
To reduce greedy consumption through
self-restraint
To combat self-indulgence through charity

To defeat spiritual blankness through

worship
To succeed in life through God-
consciousness

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Recap
The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an
was revealed, a guidance for people and clear proofs of
the guidance and the Criterion (between right and
wrong) [Quran 2:185]
O you who believe!
Fasting Fasting is prescribed to
you as it was prescribed
means to those before you, so
abstinence that you may develop
Taqwa (consciousness
from food, of Almighty, self-
drink and sex restraint) [Quran
from dawn 2:183]

until dusk.
Special prayersCharityNight of Power Supplications

Character-building
Compassion Training Better Health
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 As5 the Day of Eid Approaches...
Zakat al Fitr, the end-of-Ramadan charity becomes
due as the month of Ramadan draws to a close.
Peace
Peace be
be upon
upon him
him
The Messenger of Allah enjoined Zakat-ul-Fitr on those who
fast to shield them from any indecent act or speech, and for the
purpose of providing food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakah
for the one who pays it before the Eid prayer, and it is sadaqah
for the one who pays it after the prayer. [Sunan Abu Dawud]

About 5.5 pounds of grain, fruits,

cheese or similar food items or its
cash equivalent
Due before the Eid prayer
Mandatory on all Muslims, male or
female, adult or minor
Applicable for those who have the
means
The head of household can give it
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The
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Day of Eid
Proclaiming Takbir the expression of Almightys
Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no god but
greatness
Allah. Allah is great, Allah is great. And all praises
are for Allah.
Dressing up in the best clothes
Narrated Jabir said: The Prophet had a Jubbah (long
(May
(May Allah
Allah be
be pleased
pleased with
with him)
him) (Peace
(Peace be
be upon
upon him)
him)

cloak) that he would wear on Eid and on Fridays. Al-

Bayhaqi reported that Ibn Umar used to wear his
best clothes on Eid.
Offering special prayers in congregations
(May Allah be pleased with him)
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The
(May Allah be pleased with him) (Peace
(Peace be
Prophet
be upon
upon him)
him)
went out and offered a
two Rakat prayer on the Day of Eid ul Fitr [Sahih Bukhari,
Volume 2, Book 15, Number 104]

Extending greetings
(Peace
(Peace be
be upon
upon him)
him)
At the time of the Prophet when people met one another
on the day of Eid, they would say, Taqabbal Allahu
minnaa wa minka (May Allah accept from us and from you
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Culmination of Ramadan Experience
Remembrance of Allah

Recitation of the
Quran
Listening to the Quran

Voluntary Peace: Inner and

Abstinence Outer
Charity and good deeds
Contentment and
Night bliss
prayers Delight flowing from actions
performed to please Allah

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Pay Day!
Eid is a day when Allah showers His mercy, His
blessings and His forgiveness on His bondsmen.

It is the day when wages are paid to

the dutiful servants of the Creator:

those who engaged only in things

that were permissible

those who restrained themselves

from things that are forbidden

those who showed gratitude and

humility, sharing and caring.

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Thanking
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Allah
Eid is the occasion to thank our Creator and
Sustainer for:
sortunities
ing s & opp o
ecific ble s Good times
Ramadan-sp Health
Islam Success
Ramadan opportunity Livelihood
Quran Home
Strength to observe fasts Food & water
(Pbuh)
(Pbuh)
Messenger Sleep Parents
Ability to give charity
Mercy and forgiveness Nature Family
Faith

Resources Friends
Knowledge
Transport Children
General p
rovisions &
favors in life

And if you count the bounty of God, you shall never be able to
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 Festivity
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Without Problems
Highlights
No uncontrolled
revelry
No drunken-driving
No untoward crime
No willful wastage
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No noise or
environmental
pollution
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Without Ambiguity
Highlights
Unity of God
Universal Brotherhood: No Racism
Prohibition of injustice, corruption,
arrogance and actions that cause
anarchy
Guarantees:
Protection of Life
Respect for Human Dignity
Protection of Womans Chastity
Right to Property
Financial Support for the Needy
Respect for Human Freedom
Equality before Law
Right to acquire Knowledge

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