Eid-Ul-Fitr today
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KATHMANDU, AUG 31 -
Nepali Muslims across the nation have been celebrating Eid Ul-Fitr, the last day of the Islamic holy festival of Ramadan, on Wednesday.
Ramadan began 30 days ago. It is the month of revelation of the Quran, Muslim's most holy book.
During the month, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and personal relations from dawn to dusk. The fast is called Roja. Incapacitated, sick and children are exempt from fasting.
Eid celebrations are marked by fervent preparations within Muslim communities. Families decorate their homes, and gifts are bought to distribute to friends and family, sweets and other delicacies are prepared, and new clothing is bought to celebrate the occasion.
However, before the social celebrations, the day begins with prayer.
Muslims fast for a month with a belief that the fasting makes one closer to God and the time is taken to offer more prayers than usual.
Meanwhile, government has announces public holiday today to celebrate the occasion.
Posted on: 2011-08-31 10:56
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