Eid is a joy for all ages, for children, youth, and adults, whether men or women. Each of us celebrates Eid in his own way. In this article, Madrasa.com will focus with you on the customs and traditions of Eid in our beloved country, the Emirates. But before starting that, what do you think about learning with us about the virtue of Eid al-Fitr and its special Sunnahs?
How about learning with us about the virtue of Eid al-Fitr and its Sunnahs?
Eid al-Fitr comes on the first day of the month of Shawwal. Allah Almighty made Eid al-Fitr for Muslims after the holy month of Ramadan as a thank you to Him Almighty for the worship of fasting. The reason for naming Eid al-Fitr is that the holiday comes after fasting the holy month of Ramadan. Allah Almighty returns to Muslims with kindness and grace on Eid al-Fitr. Among the most prominent types of kindness and grace that return to Muslims on Eid al-Fitr is Zakat al-Fitr. Muslims feel joy, happiness and delight on Eid, and maintaining family ties and visiting relatives.
Zakat al-Fitr: In simple lines it is
Zakat al-Fitr: It is a gift given on Eid al-Fitr with the aim of repentance and thanks to God Almighty. It is called Zakat al-Fitr because its aim is to purify the souls of those who are fasting, not to purify money. Therefore, Zakat al-Fitr is also called Zakat al-Abdan, as it purifies the soul and cleanses it from bad deeds and increases work.
Zakat al-Fitr was imposed in the second year of Hijrah, the same year in which fasting the holy month of Ramadan was imposed.
Zakat al-Fitr consists of two words: the first is Zakat, which means purifying the soul and cleansing it from bad deeds. The second word is Fitr, which is the opposite of fasting, meaning breaking the fast after the end and completion of the blessed month of Ramadan.
- The wisdom of Zakat al-Fitr
- Spreading joy on Eid day among all Muslims so that no one needs food
- Purification of the fasting person from any violations that may spoil the fast
- Zakat for the body and soul, drawing closer to God Almighty, and gratitude from the servant to God Almighty for the blessings of health and life.
- Zakat al-Fitr date
It starts from sunset on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan until the first day of Eid before the Eid prayer. It is Sunnah to pay it on the day of Eid al-Fitr before the Eid prayer. It is also permissible to pay it early one or two days before Eid.
Who is obligated to pay Zakat al-Fitr?
- Who is obligated to pay Zakat al-Fitr? Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory on every Muslim who has a surplus of his own food and the food of his family and his basic needs. Zakat al-Fitr is paid on his own behalf, his wife and his children.
- Keeping in touch with relatives and visiting them in a few lines
- By kinship ties, we mean relatives from the father’s and mother’s side. Keeping ties of kinship ties and visiting relatives has many benefits for a person, including:
- Abundance of blessings and protection of human misfortunes
- Strengthening feelings of brotherhood, friendship, love and solidarity
- Increase livelihood
- Building cohesive and inclusive communities
- Strengthening the relationship with God in this world and the hereafter
- Eid al-Fitr has a set of Sunnahs that are recommended to be followed due to their great merit and value. The most important of these Sunnahs are the following:
- Takbeer on the night of Eid until the Eid prayer with the fixed takbeer formula (God is Great… God is Great, God is Greatest)
- Eating odd numbers of dates (3-5) or more, but they must be odd numbers. This is a Sunnah of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, as the Prophet would not go out on the day of Eid al-Fitr until he had eaten dates - and he would eat them in odd numbers.
- Dress up and beautify yourself for Eid by wearing the best Eid clothes
- Performing Eid prayer and listening to Eid sermon
- Eid greetings to family, friends and relatives
After learning about Eid al-Fitr and its Sunnahs and traditions, we will now learn about the most important customs and traditions of Eid al-Fitr in the Emirates, including:
UAE customs and traditions on Eid al-Fitr
1- Eid fruit
It is the main table that is prepared specifically to welcome Eid, which includes a group of popular foods and sweets in the Emirates, including the famous and well-known foods in the Emirates - salty - Emirati areesa - salted fish mahboos - Omani sweets - Arabic coffee - various dates.
2- Eidiya
It is a sum of money distributed to children on Eid - a small sum of money that draws happiness and a smile on the faces of children and plants joy in their hearts, as they often get it from visits from relatives and neighbors.
3- Family cohesion
Exchanging visits with neighbors, friends and relatives to exchange Eid greetings, which strengthens social cohesion.
4- Preparations and arrangements before Eid
Which is represented in buying new clothes to celebrate a question for adults or children, as this custom adds great joy and happiness to children who wait for it every year. Eid decorations
You can prepare Eid decorations by using balloons of different colors and different decorative papers at home with family and friends, which creates an atmosphere of joy and happiness.
Falconry is one of the most important customs of the Emirates:
Falcons are considered a symbol of strength, dignity, patience and courage for the Arab peoples, especially the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, to the point that they have become a symbol of many Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates.
The people of the Emirates are interested in the falconry season, as the falconry season in the United Arab Emirates begins during the fall, when the Houbara bustards begin migrating to their breeding grounds from late September and early October and ends in March when the summer heat begins.
Traditional dress in the Emirates:
Emirati men wear a traditional head covering in the Emirates, which consists of:
Ghutra: A square piece of white cloth worn with or without the igal.
Qahfiya: A round cotton hat, usually worn under the ghutra.
Agal: A piece of wool consisting of two layers that is placed over the ghutra or shemagh to secure it. It is worth noting that the black agal is the most common currently.
Turban: A piece of cloth placed on the head in a certain way, with the end left hanging behind. It may be white or colored.
Wearing the four pieces together is called the traditional head covering in the Emirates.
Arabic coffee as part of the UAE heritage:
Arabic coffee is served to guests in the UAE in a traditional heritage way. Serving coffee is associated with special etiquette that must be adhered to by the person serving it, the guest and the host. The person pouring the coffee must hold the coffee pot in his left hand with the thumb pointing up and the cup in his right hand. Guest etiquette also stipulates that he use his right hand to take the cup and return it.
A quarter cup of coffee is served to the most important or oldest guest, and the cup can be refilled. It is common to drink at least one cup and not more than three. Arabic coffee is prepared and enjoyed by men and women from all walks of life, especially at home.
The most famous Emirati cuisine dishes:
Emirati cuisine is famous for its Balaleet dish, which consists of vermicelli, cardamom, saffron and sugar. It is considered a basic breakfast meal, usually served with fried eggs, and is usually served during the month of Ramadan for breakfast.
The UAE is characterized by an abundance of palm trees:
The UAE is one of the most famous countries characterized by the abundance of palm trees. The number of palm trees in the country is estimated at about 40 million palm trees, 8.5% of which are in the Al Ain region.
There is a gene pool of about 120 varieties, and good varieties have recently been added to these varieties that were imported from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman. Saif, Jabry, Hilali, Lulu and Barhi plants.
In this article, we discussed some aspects of Emirati culture and the customs of the people of the Emirates.
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