The Feast of Fast-Breaking is an important Muslim holiday that is celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan.Shawwal is the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and starts on the first day.The celebrations last for up to three days and involve giving gifts.
Step 1: There is a pre-dawn prayer.
Muslims gather at an outdoor mosque to say prayers on the first day of the holiday.One of the five daily prayers that are said every day is the salat ul-FAjr, so begin with this one before moving on to special prayers.One way to do salat ul-FAjr is to perform two Rakats, each of which involves standing, bow, and prostrating.
Step 2: Remove the takbir.
Muslims return to their homes after the morning prayers on the first day of the holiday.They return to their congregation with a declaration of faith.Raise your hands and say "Allaahu Akbar" a number of times.This means that God is most great.
Step 3: You must perform the prayer.
Once everyone has returned to their mosque or outdoor gathering spot on the first day of Eid, there's a short sermon, typically given by an imam, and then all men and women perform the obligatory prayer.You can follow the imam's movements as he performs.
Step 4: Seviyan or vermicelli noodles are used to start the day.
If you want to serve noodles as a soupy pudding, you can either toast them or boil them.In India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this is the traditional breakfast.Dates are a popular breakfast to have.Buffalo cream with honey and bread is one of the traditional breakfasts.
Step 5: You can put up lights in your house.
Muslims decorate their homes with lights.Put up festive banners made of paper stars and place string lights, candles, or lanterns around your house.
Step 6: You can eat meat dishes.
Pork and swine are not allowed on the holiday of Eid, which means a variety of meat dishes.Tagine, a stew named after the earthenware dish it's cooked in, is one of the most popular dishes in Northern Africa.Chicken, beef, or fish are usually mixed with vegetables and spices.Other popular dishes are beef or lamb kebobs, biryani, and haleem.
Step 7: The treats called kahk al Eid are traditional.
Families make, swap, and eat these sugar cookies.They often have designs on them that are made with special stampers and contain one of three types of nuts: pistachios, walnuts, or dates.A basic dough of flour, powdered sugar, butter, and milk can be created.Roll it into little balls and press your thumb into them to make an indentation for your filling.Re-roll the balls and bake until golden.
Step 8: There are many types of sweets.
The type of sweets is dependent on the culture.Indian rice pudding, baklava, and Kanafeh are examples of specialty foods popular in the Middle East.
Step 9: Donate food to someone who needs it.
Each Muslim family makes a donation a few days before the holiday.It is a donation of food to less fortunate families so that they can celebrate the holiday.
Step 10: You should give and wear new clothes.
It is a popular gift to give clothing to relatives and children so that they can look their best on the first day of Eid.If you have the best clothes, you should wear them to perform the prayer.You should also take care of your teeth, bathe, and wear perfume.
Step 11: Send gifts to relatives.
Families make their way to relatives' homes to wish them good fortune for the holiday.If your family is large, you need to keep these visits short so you can see everyone.When you visit their homes, give relatives new clothes or sweet treats that you baked yourself, and in return they should offer you food that they prepared for the holiday.
Step 12: Give gifts to kids.
Gifts can be exchanged among family members, but they are usually given to children.In Asian countries, elders give money to children as a show of goodwill.New clothes, special outfits, and toys are popular gifts for children.