Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In South Asian cultures, the term ‘Chand Raat’ is used to refer to the night before Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, particularly in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, where “the moon” means Moon and “Raat” means in the night. In Urdu, the term therefore refers to the night when Muslims sight the crescent moon or new moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan.
Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, the United Kingdom and other countries in the Middle East and West will gear up to sight the crescent on the evening of Thursday, April 20. Ramadan fasting. Meanwhile, the fervor of Eid celebrations remains, and people are determined to make the most of the festive occasion. With hopes of better times ahead, preparations for Eid are in full swing in Jammu and Kashmir.
A local resident said, “The market may be affected, but we are determined to celebrate Eid with joy and enthusiasm. It is a time of togetherness and happiness, and we are looking forward to the festivities.”
As the countdown to Eid begins, people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly waiting to celebrate the festival with their loved ones amid the ongoing work on the smart city project and economic challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is believed that the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. Muslims consider this month auspicious and observe a fast from dawn to dusk, devoting themselves to the worship of Allah and abstaining from negative thoughts. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. They break the fast with delicious food and get together with friends and family.
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