The First Biggest Multicultural Islamic 'Eid Festival
in Regional Australia
Sa'daat Foundation hosted the First, Biggest Multicultural Islamic 'Eid Festival in Regional Australia in Shepparton in 2012. 'Eid is a time of festivity and to come together with our Islamic and Broader Community to celebrate these joyous occassions.
WHAT IS 'EID?
There are two most important celebrations in Islam. 'Eid al Fitr and 'Eid al Adha
Eid al-Fitr
Is a Muslim holiday which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. 'Eid is not celebrated because Ramadan is over and Muslims no longer have to fast, but the celebration is because The Almighty has helped the Muslims to complete the month of fasting, not because the fasting which could be regarded as a heavy burden, is over.
Celebrations continue for one, two or three days, and people wish each other Eid Mubarak/Mabrook (Blessed Eid) or Eid Sayeed (Happy Eid). Celebrations vary by country but include gatherings to view the new moon, decorating homes inside and out, family visits, eating special sweets/desserts, neighbourhood fairs, visits to amusement parks, wearing new clothes, giving and receiving gifts.
A sense of generosity and gratitude colours these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques.
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on 8th August this year (2013).
Eid al-Fitr
Is a Muslim holiday which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. 'Eid is not celebrated because Ramadan is over and Muslims no longer have to fast, but the celebration is because The Almighty has helped the Muslims to complete the month of fasting, not because the fasting which could be regarded as a heavy burden, is over.
Celebrations continue for one, two or three days, and people wish each other Eid Mubarak/Mabrook (Blessed Eid) or Eid Sayeed (Happy Eid). Celebrations vary by country but include gatherings to view the new moon, decorating homes inside and out, family visits, eating special sweets/desserts, neighbourhood fairs, visits to amusement parks, wearing new clothes, giving and receiving gifts.
A sense of generosity and gratitude colours these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques.
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on 8th August this year (2013).
Eid al-Adha
Is also known as the Greater Eid or the Festival of Sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival commemorating Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son Ishmael. It marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, and is celebrated with visits to family and friends, a fine meal (usually lunch or a late breakfast), fine new clothes, and giving gifts or money to children. Eid al-Adha will next be celebrated on 15th October this year (2013).
Is also known as the Greater Eid or the Festival of Sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival commemorating Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son Ishmael. It marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, and is celebrated with visits to family and friends, a fine meal (usually lunch or a late breakfast), fine new clothes, and giving gifts or money to children. Eid al-Adha will next be celebrated on 15th October this year (2013).