Eid-Ul-Fitr 2024: The culmination of the month-long holy period of fasting, in the month of Ramadan, happens with Eid-ul-Fitr, which is a celebratory occasion. It is observed by the Muslim community around the world, and on this day, loved ones come together to break the fast.
Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated with a whole lot of pomp and grandeur all across the world. Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramzaan when Muslims keep fast and consume food only before sunrise and after sunset. Known as suhur ¨C consumed before sunrise, and iftaar ¨C consumed after sunset, these meals are had by Muslims during the holy month of Ramzaan. During this month, Muslims abstain from any kind of pleasure and practice charity, spirituality and self-reflection.
As is the case with the beginning of the fasting period, the end of it also depends on the sighting of the moon, and as such, people begin to look forward to the exact date and time when the cosmic body appears in the night sky.?
The conclusion of Ramadan is commemorated with Eid-Ul-Fitr festivities. This year, Ramadan commenced on March 11. The conclusion of Ramadan will be determined by the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia. If the moon is sighted on April 9, Eid-Ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 10. Otherwise, the festival will be observed on April 11. As we gear up to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr 2024, letĄ¯s take a look at the city-wise prayer timings in the states of India:
City | Eid Prayer Timing |
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Delhi | 6:22 AM |
Mumbai | 6:45 AM |
Jaipur | 6:27 AM |
Lucknow | 6:07 AM |
Bengaluru | 6:30 AM |
Agra | 6:18 AM |
Hyderabad | 6:24 AM |
Kolkata | 5:41 AM |
Kanpur | 6:09 AM |
Allahabad | 6:05 AM |
Patna | 5:51 AM |
Ahmedabad | 6:43 AM |
Chandigarh | 6:21 AM |
Kochi | 6:37 AM |
Noida | 6:19 AM |
Meerut | 6:18 AM |
Eid-Ul-Fitr, also known as the festival of breaking the fast, holds profound religious and cultural significance in Islam. It marks the culmination of Ramadan, a month during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as an act of devotion and self-reflection. Fasting constitutes one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the fundamental acts of worship obligatory for all Muslims.
Eid-Ul-Fitr is a time for celebration, contemplation, and community. It is a day when Muslims worldwide offer a special prayer (namaz) to Allah, exchange greetings, don new clothes, and pay respects at the graves of relatives. Additionally, it is a day for giving alms to the needy, known as Zakat, another of the Five Pillars of Islam.
The festival is characterised by the preparation of special dishes, and children receive gifts and money from elders, known as Eidi. It is a day of joy and gratitude, a day to celebrate the resilience bestowed upon Muslims to fulfill Allah's commands during the blessed month of Ramadan.
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