Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Date In India: Is Eid Celebrated Today Or Tomorrow?
Eid is the most important festival for Muslims around the world. Eid Ul Fitr is celebrated worldwide with joy. It's also called Meethi Eid. People from different countries celebrate with family, friends, and relatives, sharing happiness. Eid Ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar. After fasting for a month, they break their fast on Eid Ul Fitr.
People celebrate Eid Ul Fitr with grandeur. They prepare meals, pray to Allah, invite loved ones, and visit each other. They wake up early, take a holy bath, and offer morning prayers, thanking Allah. Women prepare various foods, especially sweets. Men go to the mosque, offer special prayers, and seek blessings. It's a day of seeking forgiveness for any mistakes made during fasting.
Muslims break their fast with dates and water, celebrating with immense joy. They invite relatives and friends, host meals, and exchange sweets and gifts. Children ask for Eidi from elders. It's considered auspicious to give charity to the needy, distributing food, clothes, water, and money. Women apply mehendi, wear new clothes, and adorn themselves with jewellery.
Five principles are important during Eid: Hajj pilgrimage, offering namaz, faith, fasting, and zakat. Eid celebrations date back to 624 AD when Prophet Hazrat Muhammad won the Battle of Badr. People celebrated by giving out sweets. Meethi Eid is observed annually before Bakrid. Muslims thank Allah for the Quran and celebrate the conclusion of Ramadan.
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Eid-ul-Fitr is a global celebration, its date dependent on the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. It signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of fasting, with the tradition of moon sighting deeply embedded in Islamic heritage. Prophet Muhammad himself awaited reports of the crescent moon, symbolising the start of a new month.
This year, the question arises: Is Eid celebrated today or tomorrow? Let's take a look into the intricacies of this year's Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and the significance of Chand Raat, the eve before Eid.
Eid Dates Across India in 2024
No Crescent Sighting in Key Regions
On April 10, many Muslims in India continued fasting as the crescent moon remained elusive. Important mosques in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka confirmed this, leading to the conclusion that Eid-ul-Fitr would be observed on April 11 across much of the country.
Shawwal Moon Spotted in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Contrastingly, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as the Shawwal crescent was sighted there. Similarly, Ladakh will observe Eid on Wednesday, with the moon sighted in Kargil.
Varied Celebrations in Kerala and West Asia
In Kerala, clerics confirmed the moon sighting on April 10, setting the date for Eid celebrations in the state. Meanwhile, Islamic nations in West Asia, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are also observing Eid on April 10.
Absence of Shawwal Moon in Delhi and Lucknow
Delhi's Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, confirmed the absence of the Shawwal moon, declaring the Eid celebration for April 11. Likewise, Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee also announced Eid on April 11 due to the same reason.
Significance of the Chand Raat
Chand Raat, the eve preceding Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, holds immense cultural significance across South Asia. It symbolises the end of Ramadan or Zul-Hijjah and is celebrated with fervour. Markets bustle with activity as people shop for new attire, bangles, and other adornments for Eid.
Atmosphere and Customs
Chand Raat is characterised by excitement as families prepare for the upcoming festivities. Sweets are exchanged, and gifts are shared, reflecting the joyous spirit of the occasion. The aroma of delectable dishes fills the air, heightening the anticipation of the feasts to come.
Spiritual Reflection
Beyond shopping and celebrations, Chand Raat offers a moment for introspection and spiritual renewal. It underscores the values of compassion, generosity, and unity inherent in Islam.
Community Bonding
As the night progresses, streets come alive with festivities, fostering a vibrant and joyous ambience. Chand Raat serves as a precursor to Eid, a day of prayer, feasting, and communal solidarity.
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
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