Id-ul-Fitr

Question 1

What is Id-ul-Fitr?

Answer 1

The festival of fast-breaking that happens at the end of Ramadan.

Question 2

When is it?

Answer 2

A 3 day festival beginning on the first of the Ten day month of the Islamic calendar, the month of Shawal. (happens when the new moon is seen)

Question 3

What will Muslims have done before the festival begins?

Answer 3

Paid zakah.

Question 4

Describe the morning of the day.

Answer 4

Morning: families attend the mosque for aid prayers. The imam will deliver a khutbah (sermon) which often focuses on the duty to care for the needy.

Question 5

What happens after?

Answer 5

Families return to their homes and gather with their friends for celebratory parties, they will enjoy specially prepared food, exchange gifts, buy new cloths and enjoy each other’s company.

Question 6

What did Muhammad call this festival?

Answer 6

‘The Day of Reward’ as it comes after the hardships of sawm during Ramadan.

Question 7

Why is the festival important for Muslims?

Answer 7

• They forget past disagreements and they are thankful to Allah for all he does for them.
• Their thankfulness includes the success that Allah has given them in the completion of their fasting.

Question 8

Why is the festival important for Muslims (continued)?

Answer 8

• This enables them to look forward to their reward on the Day of Judgement
• Muslims will also visit the cemetery to remember those who have been separated from them by death. In this way, everyone is united in the celebrations.