Eid al-Fitr - holiday of breaking the fast (Eid ul-Fitr, Ramadan Bayram) for Muslims 2023 (from the evening of April 21 to the evening of April 22)

The holiday of breaking the fast (Eid al-Fitr) is celebrated when the month-long fast ends During the strictest fast of the month of Ramadan, it is forbidden to eat or drink before sunset, take medications, or engage in marital intimacy This holiday is considered a time of unification of all Muslim believers Its occurrence is associated with the lunar calendar, so the date of the holiday shifts every year In Muslim countries and republics, the first day is a day off, although celebrations last for three days The history of the holiday of breaking the fast (or Eid-al-Fitr) dates back to the year 624, when the Prophet Muhammad accepted the verses of the Koran from Allah On this day, Muslims congratulate each other: “Have a blessed holiday!” After a strict long fast, it is imperative to take a break from the bustle of the world: you need to rejoice and have fun It is important on this day to ask for forgiveness from family and friends, to think about self-development and self-knowledge Before the holiday, everyone must give alms or food to those in need: in this way sins are expiated Women and children, preparing for the brightest holiday of Muslims, clean their homes, yards, and clean livestock On this day, people get up before dawn and have a light breakfast Particularly devout Muslims eat odd numbers of dates, as the Prophet did Before the celebration, they perform ablutions and put on new clothes All family members pray, and the men attend a festive service in the mosque, where the imam reads a sermon, and then namaz (prayer) is performed Some people remember the dead by visiting cemeteries However, they do this without tears or sadness Afterwards, Muslims set the tables, go to relatives and receive guests themselves Treats are often exchanged with neighbors Lamb dishes are a must on the festive table The meal lasts for a very long time, sometimes even until the morning Thus, Eid al-Adha is considered a family holiday Children get together and play various games, visit relatives' houses, receiving sweets and treats Competitions for adults and children are held near the mosque In some countries, they light a fire in the yard, jump over it, and dance in circles