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For Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan ends and the second most important holiday in Islam begins - Eid al-Fitr, or the Festival of Breaking the Fast(Eid al-Fitr). Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in honor of the end of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers prove their loyalty to the faith through self-restraint, prayers and good deeds.
When is Eid al-Fitr celebrated in 2016?
For Russian Muslims in 2016, the last day of Ramadan fasting falls on July 4 or 5. Start date of Eid al-Fitr celebration in 2016 - 5'th of July(for Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, Tatarstan and most other Russian regions), but the holiday begins the night before. With the end of Ramadan according to the Islamic calendar, the next month begins - Shawwal. Eid al-Adha is traditionally celebrated on the first three days of Shawwal. It is believed that the tradition of celebrating Eid al-Adha dates back to 624, from the time Prophet Muhammad.
In some Russian regions where many Muslims live, including Crimea, Eid al-Adha 2016 is declared a day off. It should be noted that by decree of local muftiates in Chechnya, Dagestan and Adygea, the celebration of Eid al-Adha will begin July 6.
How to celebrate Eid al-Adha
Even during Ramadan, in many countries it is customary for Muslims to organize iftars for neighbors and friends - a meal of breaking the fast together after sunset. This tradition continues during Eid al-Fitr, which is considered a holiday not only for Muslims: it is customary to involve representatives of other faiths - neighbors and friends - in the celebration. Such events are often held at the official level.
On the eve of Eid al-Adha, believers make special charitable donations: either food (mainly dry sweets) or money equivalent to the cost of such food. What is collected goes to the poor, the sick, the traveling, etc.
The holiday begins at sunset on the last day of Ramadan, which falls on July 4th. After the end of the common prayer, believers go to a common festive meal, to which non-Muslims are also allowed. On holidays, it is customary to give gifts to the poor, give gifts to children and adults, give alms (change), ask each other for forgiveness, and visit relatives.
The morning of the holiday (July 5) begins with collective holiday prayer in mosques, where people gather in advance, wearing their best clothes. After the prayer, the celebration continues, traditional sweets appear on the tables, as well as meat, mainly lamb. However, the custom of slaughtering rams belongs to another holiday - Kurban Bayram, which will come 70 days after Eid al-Adha.
Congratulations on Eid al-Adha in verse
Congratulations on Eid al-Fitr for friends, family, neighbors, employees.
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Finished the test
Holy Ramadan,
Welcome
Eid al Adha.
May he bring joy
And fun in the house,
So that goodness forever
Settled in it.
Let the house be a cup,
Full to the brim
Everyone will be happy
Cheerful and healthy.
I wish you cleanliness
In souls and hearts,
May life be on the road
Allah protects.
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On a glorious, clean, bright holiday
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart.
On Eid al-Fitr let thoughts
They will be clear and pure.
There will be peace in your house,
Loved ones live in happiness.
In faith strong and deep
They will find inspiration.
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Eid al-Fitr brought
Generosity of treats.
This is a Muslim holiday -
Joyful, sacred.
Let young and old celebrate
Blessed day.
Health and all the best to everyone
This day is sacred!
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Eid al-Fitr is coming.
Meet him soon!
He brings joy and happiness,
So set the table
And treat all your guests.
Don’t harbor bitter grudges,
From the bottom of your heart you will forgive everyone.
Mercy, comfort
Let them live in your house.
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The fast is over, the neighborhood is noisy,
I send you congratulations.
Wish You happiness and health
To you on the holiday of Eid al-Adha.
May Allah always help
In good deeds and deeds.
I wish strength to your bodies
And always kindness to hearts.
This year, the beginning of the month of Ramadan 2016 and the fast of Oraza 2016 falls on June 6.
The month of Ramadan will last 30 days until July 4th, with the sunset of this day the month of Shawwal will begin and Muslims around the world will celebrate one of the two greatest Muslim holidays - Eid al-Fitr (Oraza Ait, Oraza Bayram).
Throughout this month, you need to follow a number of strict rules, one of which is fasting.
Schedule of fasting times for Oraza 2016 in Almaty, Astana and other cities of Kazakhstan (Kazakhsha):
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What to eat during Suhoor:
Doctors recommend eating complex carbohydrates in the morning - cereal dishes, sprouted grain bread, vegetable salad. Complex carbohydrates provide the body with energy, despite the fact that they take a long time to digest. Also suitable are dried fruits - dates, nuts - almonds and fruits - bananas.
What not to eat during Suhoor:
Avoid protein foods. It takes a long time to digest, but it loads the liver, which works without interruption during fasting. You should not drink coffee. You should not eat fried, smoked, or fatty foods in the morning. They will cause extra stress on the liver and kidneys. Avoid eating fish during Suhoor, you will feel thirsty after it.
What can you eat during Iftar:
Meat and vegetable dish Cereal dishes With a small amount of sweetness. You can replace them with dates or fruits. Drink more water. You can also drink juice, fruit drink, compote, tea, jelly.
What not to eat in the evening after adhan:
Fatty and fried foods. It will harm your health - cause heartburn and put on extra pounds. Eliminate fast food products from your diet - various packaged cereals or noodles. You won’t get full of them and literally after an hour or two you’ll want to have another meal. In addition, such products will increase your appetite even more, as they contain salt and other spices. You can't eat sausages or frankfurters. It is better to exclude them from your diet during Ramadan fasting. Sausages affect the kidneys and liver, satisfy hunger for only a few hours, and can also develop thirst.
Benefits of fasting Oraza
Refusal of carnal passions
A person must understand that he is not a slave to his body. Fasting is a serious reason to give up intimacy. Only by abstaining from sin can a person preserve the purity of his soul.
Self improvement
By observing fasting, a believer is more attentive to himself. He gives birth to new character traits, such as humility, tolerance, obedience. Feeling poverty and deprivation, he becomes more resilient, gets rid of fear, begins to believe more and more and learns what was previously hidden.
Gratitude
Having gone through refusing food, a Muslim becomes closer to his Creator. He realizes that the innumerable benefits that Allah sends are given to man for a reason. The believer gains a sense of gratitude for the gifts sent.
An opportunity to experience mercy
Fasting reminds people of the poor, and also encourages them to be merciful and help those in need. Having gone through this test, the believer remembers kindness and humanity, as well as the fact that everyone is equal before God.
Economy
Fasting teaches people to be economical, limit themselves and curb their desires.
Improves health
The benefit to a person's physical health is manifested in the fact that the digestive system rests. Within a month, the intestines are completely cleansed of waste, toxins and harmful substances.
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important, revered and beloved holidays of Muslims all over the world. Devout Muslims await this day with special trepidation, because Eid al-Fitr announces the end of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan. Throughout Ramadan, believers adhere to a very strict fast and give up many worldly goods, devoting all their time to prayers and spiritual self-improvement. Therefore, every Muslim knows when Uraza Bayram begins and ends - the holiday of breaking the fast and lifting all prohibitions that were in effect during Ramadan. From our article today you will find out what date Eid al-Fitr is in 2016 and what is the essence of this great Islamic holiday.
What date does the holiday of Eid al-Fitr 2016 begin?
Since Eid al-Adha is the final day of fasting, the date of its celebration depends annually on what date the holy month of Ramadan begins. At the same time, the beginning of Ramadan depends on the lunar calendar, therefore Eid al-Adha has a floating start and end date. What date does the holiday of Eid al-Fitr 2016 begin? According to lunar calendar this year Eid al-Fitr falls on July 5th.
What date does the holiday of Eid al-Fitr 2016 end?
Traditionally, Eid al-Adha is celebrated for 3 days. This period in many Muslim countries, as well as regions whose population predominantly professes Islam, is declared a holiday. This is done so that every believer can complete all religious duties associated with the end of the fast. For example, during the celebration of Eid al-Adha, it is customary to give a special type of alms to the poor and needy. What date does the holiday of Eid al-Fitr 2016 end? This year the end of the celebration falls on July 7th.
The essence of the holiday Eid al-Adha
It may seem to many uninitiated that Eid al-Adha is simply a joyful holiday of breaking the fast after a difficult month-long fast. But this is far from the case and the whole essence of the Eid al-Fitr holiday cannot be reduced only to fun and feasting. Of course, eating delicacies and pickles after a long period of abstinence is an integral part of Eid al-Adha. But its main essence is the celebration of the victory of faith and strength of spirit over the weaknesses of the body and worldly temptations. In addition, during Eid al-Fitr, it is customary to give alms and take care of those who are having a hard time. You should also definitely go to visit your family and friends in order to rejoice with them at the onset of Eid al-Adha and praise the Almighty in your prayers, who helped you to go through the trials with dignity during Ramadan. In other words, Eid al-Adha is a holiday of unity with family and Allah, faith and fortitude, kindness and mercy.
In 2016, the beginning of Ramadan begins on June 6 at sunset. Thus, the first day of fasting is June 6, 2016. The month of Ramadan will last 30 days. On July 5, at sunset, the month of Shawwal will begin, and Muslims around the world will celebrate one of the two greatest Muslim holidays - Eid al-Fitr (Uraza Bayram, Eid al-Fitr).
Holiday: July 05, 2016 one of two greatest holidays- Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr - day of breaking the fast).
Ramadan Prayer Schedule: (Moscow time) During fasting: 1. Finish eating 20 minutes before. until the time of Fajr. 2. MAGHRIB time - you can start eating.
Rules of Ramadan
enter into intimate relationships during daylight hours;
smoking (including hookah and other smoking mixtures);
swallow liquids that enter the mouth (including water while bathing or brushing teeth);
take food and water during daylight hours;
indulge in any entertainment and listen to music loudly.
Who is exempt from fasting?
Only children, travelers, warriors, pregnant women, sick people and old people who are physically unable to fast are exempt from these regulations. But it is obligatory to replace the fast in another, more favorable period.
If a Muslim breaks his fast, he must pay the needy a certain amount in money or give away his sin in food, thus making up for the fast. One of the most serious violations is entering into intimate relationships during daylight hours, for which a Muslim must pay either by 60 days of continuous strict fasting or by feeding 60 poor people.
The last ten days of fasting are especially strict and responsible, during which, according to legend, the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelations from an angel. During this period, Muslims pray especially diligently and adhere to the instructions of Allah. It is believed that Allah repays the good deeds done during Ramadan to believers a hundredfold, giving them good luck, prosperity and health.
With the onset of Ramadan, it is customary for Muslims to congratulate each other in words or in the form of postcards, because this particular holiday marks the birth of the holy book the Koran, which plays a special role in the life of every believer.
Ramadan ends with the second most important holiday - Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Bayram), or the so-called Feast of Breaking the Fast. This holiday occurs after sunset on the last day of Ramadan. At this time, Muslims should indulge in reflection on spiritual values and rethinking life during the period of fasting. This day is considered a holiday of salvation from hell, as well as a day of reconciliation, love and friendly handshakes. On the day of Ramadan Bayram, it is customary to visit the disadvantaged and care for the elderly.
■ The month of Ramadan begins June 6 2016. This year, according to the Muslim calendar, Eid will last 29 days.
■ This year, the Muslim fast falls during the long summer days. The interval between dawn and sunset lasts up to 17-18 hours. And we hope that the long, hot days of July will not prevent our compatriots from fasting in the blessed, holy month of Ramadan, since believers understand that fasting is a necessary condition for a Muslim and for this he is rewarded. Muslims try not to miss this opportunity.
■ At a meeting of the Presidium of the SAMK chaired by the Supreme Mufti Yerzhan kazhy Malgazhyuly, by unanimous decision of the authorized imams, this year the amount of fitr sadaqah paid in the month of Ramadan is 200 tenge, it is issued from the first day of Ramadan until the beginning of Eid prayer.
■ The proceeds from the fitr sadaqa will be used to provide charitable assistance to the elderly, people with disabilities, women without breadwinners, orphans and low-income families.
■ The Holy Night of Al-Qadr (Night of Determination) is expected this year With 1 to 2 July. This night, spiritual programs, reading sermons, the Koran and joint prayers will be organized in the mosques of the country until dawn.
■ 5'th of July The holiday of Uraza-it will begin. During the Uraza Ait holiday, Kazakh yurts will be installed on the premises of mosques and national sports will be held (asyk atu, tug-of-war-tartu lasso, kol kures-arm wrestling, lifting weights, etc.)
■ On June 5, after the night prayer, Tarawih prayer will be performed. Tarawih prayer will be read for 29 days, thereby making a complete khatym Holy Quran. Thank God, in our country there are more and more young scholars, reciters of the Koran, called Qaris. During Uraza they perform Tarawih prayer properly. Last year, in the Khazret Sultan mosque, the youngest 14-year-old Qari Dulat Bolatbekuly, the winner of the Republican competition of Koran reciters, performed Tarawih prayer and received gratitude from the jamaat.
■ Travelers, pregnant women, menstruating women, nursing women, and the sick are not allowed to fast.
■ Travelers do not have to fast, but they will have to make up those missed days at another time. If the road is not difficult for them, then it is best for them to fast.
■ Pregnant or breastfeeding women, if they are afraid of harming their health and the health of the child, may not fast, but can then make up for the missed days.
■ Fasting is broken for women during menstruation and childbirth in Ramadan. In this case, it is necessary to break the fast, but after that the missed days should be made up.
■ On the eve of the month of Ramadan, Supreme Mufti Yerzhan kazhy Malgazhyuly issued an Appeal to all Muslims, in which he called on believers to do exceptionally good deeds during the holiday and take part in charitable events. He also appealed to all entrepreneurs to offer discounts on household goods and asked them to refrain from selling alcoholic beverages, which are the source of all troubles.
■ On the eve of the holy month, spiritual, cultural, patriotic events called “Welcome, Ramadan!”, “Blessed Holiday”, “Blessed Ramadan”.
■ According to tradition, in honor of the holy month of Ramadan, such charity events will be organized as “ Free taxi», « Free bus», « Charity is a good cause», « Share what you have" and others.
■ After Tarawih prayer, special buses and residents are provided for the jamaat they deliver for free.
■ A Kazakh-Muslim culture of holding iftar began to take shape in the country. During iftar, not only a sermon was read, but also words of edification, epics were listened to, and recitatives were sung. Warm wishes will also be expressed. Instructive videos about Uraz, fear of God, unity, good deeds will be shown, and questions will be asked on a quiz on the topic of developing a person’s horizons. The winners will be rewarded with valuable gifts.
Agabek KONARBAYULY,
muftyat.kz