It is the happy occasion of Eid al-Fitr today. Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan where for a month Muslims across the world hold fast from dawn to dusk, Eid is one of the most celebrated festivals in Islam across the world. This pious occasion fosters the feeling of love, peace, joy, and festivity among the Muslims everywhere. Much like several other festivals the day is marked by great food, family get-togethers, new clothes and a beautifully decorated house.
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims in the month of Shawwal. Special prayers are offer on this day. On this day people assemble in open spaces, usually at mosques, and pray for their prosperity and well-being.
The Beliefs behind Eid-ul-Fitr
People believe that the Holy Quran was first made known to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. Consequently Muslims deem this as a holy month. To commemorate the holy month, they hold fast from dawn to dusk. Muslims also dedicate themselves to praying to Allah throughout the holy month. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
In a bid to celebrate the successful completion of Ramadan, family and friends come together bearing gifts for all. Decked in new and fresh clothing, Muslims celebrate the day with great joy and fervor. Young children are given gifts, blessings and love by elders in the form of ‘Edi’. People also distribute sweets, gifts and food to family, relatives, friends & neighbors.
Here are some simple yet fun ways to get into the festive spirit to prepare for the celebrated occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Thoroughly Cleaning the House
Festivals are the perfect occasion for giving our houses some TLC which they often are devoid of. So the very first step for preparing for Eid is to begin with cleaning your house. It is a great activity that can foster family bonding, so get everyone in the house involved in the cleaning process. If time and weather allows, also think about whitewashing and painting your house which can add a whole other sparkle to your abode. Air out mattresses, get into the nooks & cranies to clean, reach out in hard to reach spots.
Decorate the House
Once the house is shiny and spotless, the next step is to deck it up for the special occasion. You can use anything ranging from flowers, lights, balloons, banners or streamers to give your house that special festive look. This can be especially fun activity for children who can use creative & fun arts & crafts to create beautiful decorative signs.
Food for the Celebration
No festival can be complete without special food items being a part of the day. Ensure to cook something extra special for the family. Pick dishes that one does not eat on a regular basis. Be it sweet, savory or sour, do cook with a lot of love to make the dishes taste extra scrumptious. Kababs, biryani, phirni, semiya, sheer khurma are a few of the usual suspects that will be a hit on the dining table on the occasion of Eid.
Make Special DIY Gifts for All
Gifts are definitely the best way of showing the love and affection we have for others. More often, the material value of gifts is overridden by the love & care one puts in choosing the gift. Gift giving is an integral part of Eid celebrations.
In order to make it just a little bit more special, have children make special gifts for all instead of simply buying the cookie cutter gifts. In such a scenario, DIY arts and crafts are the way to go. Such gifts add an extra special and personal touch to the gift exchange process. It shows people how much we care for them and how much effort one is ready to invest to make the gift receiver feel special.
Wonderkraftz also strongly believes in DIY gifts and the beautiful feeling it can invoke in the hearts of gift givers & receivers alike. To facilitate such special moments for you on the pious occasion of Eid, we have curated a vast selection of craft supplies and unique raw materials that one can use to create beautiful gifts.
We also specialize in creating custom gifts for your near and dear ones. Be it one of a kind photo frames, gift hampers, goody boxes or other beautiful tid-bits you can find them all on our website.
We hope that this Eid al-Fitr turns out to be a happy and pious occasion for you all.
Eid Mubarak!
This Eid al-Fitr Praying & Celebrate for the Wellbeing & Prosperity of All
It is the happy occasion of Eid al-Fitr today. Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan where for a month Muslims across the world hold fast from dawn to dusk, Eid is one of the most celebrated festivals in Islam across the world. This pious occasion fosters the feeling of love, peace, joy, and festivity among the Muslims everywhere. Much like several other festivals the day is marked by great food, family get-togethers, new clothes and a beautifully decorated house.
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims in the month of Shawwal. Special prayers are offer on this day. On this day people assemble in open spaces, usually at mosques, and pray for their prosperity and well-being.
The Beliefs behind Eid-ul-Fitr
People believe that the Holy Quran was first made known to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. Consequently Muslims deem this as a holy month. To commemorate the holy month, they hold fast from dawn to dusk. Muslims also dedicate themselves to praying to Allah throughout the holy month. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
In a bid to celebrate the successful completion of Ramadan, family and friends come together bearing gifts for all. Decked in new and fresh clothing, Muslims celebrate the day with great joy and fervor. Young children are given gifts, blessings and love by elders in the form of ‘Edi’. People also distribute sweets, gifts and food to family, relatives, friends & neighbors.
Here are some simple yet fun ways to get into the festive spirit to prepare for the celebrated occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Thoroughly Cleaning the House
Festivals are the perfect occasion for giving our houses some TLC which they often are devoid of. So the very first step for preparing for Eid is to begin with cleaning your house. It is a great activity that can foster family bonding, so get everyone in the house involved in the cleaning process. If time and weather allows, also think about whitewashing and painting your house which can add a whole other sparkle to your abode. Air out mattresses, get into the nooks & cranies to clean, reach out in hard to reach spots.
Decorate the House
Once the house is shiny and spotless, the next step is to deck it up for the special occasion. You can use anything ranging from flowers, lights, balloons, banners or streamers to give your house that special festive look. This can be especially fun activity for children who can use creative & fun arts & crafts to create beautiful decorative signs.
Food for the Celebration
