Eid Al Fitr 2020 - [Ramadan 2020]-when is eid-(what is eid al fitr)

Eid Al Fitr 2020 - [Ramadan 2020]-when is eid-(what is eid al Fitr) Depending upon the sighting of the moon, Eid celebrations will start either at the day of Saturday, May 23 or Sunday, May 24.

The event will be changed this season as countries across the globe take steps to curb the coronavirus pandemic, for example, suspension of Eid prayers, outdoor festivals, and other celebratory events.

What's Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr means"festival of breaking the fast" and marks the conclusion of Ramadan.

Traditionally, the Eid is celebrated for three days in most Muslim-majority nations.

What's the start of Eid determined?

Much like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr begins with the sighting of the crescent moon (per day after the new moon), so Muslims have to wait until the day before Eid to verify its date.

If the crescent moon isn't visible, Ramadan lasts for another day.

Because it is a lunar occasion, the date of Eid changes annually on the Gregorian calendar and changes from country to country based on geographical location.

To announce the start of Eid, Muslim-majority nations depend on the testimonies of local moon sighters. The local religious authorities then declare when Eid will be happening.

How Muslims celebrate Eid?

Muslims across the world begin Eid celebrations by partaking in tropical post-dawn prayers, followed by a brief sermon.

The prayers take place in mosques or even large halls but in many nations, it is also held in the open to accomodate the big numbers.

Folks congratulate one another after Eid prayers. They spend the day seeing relatives and acquaintances and accepting sweets as they go around from house to house.

Children, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and cash to celebrate the joyous event.

It's common for Muslim-majority nations to decorate their streets with festive lights and maintain carnivals to commemorate the ending of the sacred month.

Each nation has traditional sweets and desserts that are prepared before Eid or on the morning of their first moment. These foods range from special biscuits and bread to cakes and puddings.

This year, Eid prayers are canceled in several Muslim countries amid the coronavirus pandemic, such as Oman and Egypt.

Festivals and public celebrations on Eid will also be prohibited in many areas of the Muslim world as nations struggle to contain the spread of COVID-19. Globally, there have been more than 4.8 million known instances of coronavirus, and more than 318,000 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.

In some Muslim nations, Eid prayers take place outdoors while in others they are held in mosques or huge halls

Which are frequent Eid greetings?

The most popular greeting is"Eid Mubarak" (Blessed Eid) or"Eid said" (Happy Eid).

Eid greetings also vary based on the country and language.

In Indonesia, Eid is called Lebaran, therefore Indonesians would say"Selamat Lebaran", which signifies Happy Eid. Other variations are"Mutlu Bayramlar" in Turkish and"Barka da Sallah" in Hausa, a Nigerian language.

What are other customs connected with Eid?

Generally, Muslims prepare for Eid prayer by bathing and putting on new clothes ranging from traditional, modern or Western clothing.

Muslims are also encouraged to eat something sweet, typically dates, before going to the prayer.