Eid al-Fitr in Sudan ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Eid al-Fitr in Sudan and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Eid al-Fitr is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. This is a day when Muslims are not permitted to fast. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.
Eid al-Fitr has a particular Salat (Islamic prayer) consisting of two Rakats (units) and generally offered in an open field or large hall. It may be performed only in congregation (Jama’ah) and has an additional six Takbirs (raising of the hands to the ears while saying “Allāhu ʾAkbar [God is Greatest]” ), three of them in the beginning of the first Rakat and three of them just before Ruku’ (bowing) in the second Rakat in the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam. Other Sunni schools usually have twelve Takbirs, seven in the first and five at the beginning of the second Rakat. Shia Muslims recite as many Takbirs as they wish in both Rakats.
Eid al-Fitr also involves the paying of Zakat al-Fitr (charity in the form of food) before performing the Eid prayers. Eid al-Fitr prayer is Wajib according to all the schools of thought.
After the Salat al-Eid, Muslims visit their relatives, friends and acquaintances, give gifts (especially to children), and exchange Eidal-Fitr greetings. They also attend public celebrations in squares, parks and community centers.