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RAMADAN
Idul-Fitr,
of late known by the misnomer 'Ramadan' is one of
the two festivals of Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month
of the lunar year.
During this month the Muslims observe fast, giving
up all kinds of food and drink during day time, and
spend the major part of the night in devotion and
prayer. Purification of the body and soul is the main
aim of this observance. |
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When
the crescent appears on the western horizon heralding
the end of the month of fasting, it marks the beginning
of the Idul-Fitr festival. Because this festival is
connected with the month of Ramadan, it came to be
known as 'Ramadan'. The Idul-Fitr festival starts
with the commencement of the first day of the month
of 'Shawwal'.
The first item of the celebration is distribution
of food materials to the poor and the deserving. Any
person who holds food in excess of the day's need
must necessarily make his contribution in accordance
with the scales prescribed by Islam. Muslims all over
the world celebrate this festival with great éclat
and in gratitude to God.
In
the morning men, women and children cleanse their
bodies, put on the best attire and proceed to the
mosque or the Id-Gah. The assembled Muslims gathering
then offers the congregational prayer led by the Imam.
After the prayers the Imam delivers the sermon pointing
out the extreme importance of the occasion. Returning
home after the ceremonial functions, they visit friends
and relatives. Some make it a point to visit the graves
of close relatives, on this day.
In
certain parts of Kerala, for instance Chavakkad, Muslim
women, dressed in their best clothes and wearing jewelery,
celebrate this occasion by paying visits to neighbors
and engaging in entertainments. The women org anise
themselves into groups and spend the time in singing
and dancing.
Recently
in certain parts of Kerala new practices is connection
with the celebration of this festival have been introduced.
One of the novel features of the Id celebration is
to invite members of the sister communities to participate
in such function. |
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