Eid ul-Fitr2020 . How celebrate Eid during corona virus pandemic?

2020 in india will begin in the evening of Saturday, 23 May and

ends in the evening of Sunday, 24 May (Dates may vary).

Eid-ul-Fitr is an Islamic festival that spreads the message of love, peace and brotherhood. This Eid is also known as sweet Eid. Eid-ul-Fitr a festival of breaking of the fast, which is an important religious celebrated by Muslims .Eid-ul-Fitr is marks the end of Ramadan. Eid-ul-fitr is the month of shawwal. They are  believed that Prophet Muhammad got the first revelation of the Holy Quran in this month. During Ramadan one month of fasting called a Roza, the break for fast in the morning is known as Suhur and the evening meal is known as Iftar. Fasting during the observance is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. People have their meals during this time after keeping fast for the whole day. Roza starts with the morning prayer Fajr Azan and after the sun sets, the Roza ends with the evening prayer Maghrib Ajan.

Why is Eid celebrated?

The first Eid-ul-Fitr. was celebrated by Prophet Muhammad in 624 AD after Jung-e-Badr. Prophet Hazat Muhammad was conquered in the battle of Badr. This festival is celebrated  in the joy of his victory.

 Eid-ul-Fitr. becomes a great occasion to thank Allah for giving believes the will power and endurance to observe the month long fast and follow rules is personal conduct.The Islamic practice of giving 'Zakat' is also upheld during this time. Giving charity and 'Zakat'  which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is encourged during Ramadan. Just before  Eid-ul-Fitr. Muslims part with some portion of their earning and grains for the poor and needy ones so that they can also celebrate  Eid-ul-Fitr. with joy.

Eid-ul-Fitr. during corona virus pandemic - 

This year due to the corona virus pandemic the Mosques are expecting to be closed and extended families, friends and near and dear ones will not be able to get together for blessing.

For safety reason, religious and health  experts have advised using online methods to donate to NGOs helping those affected by the outbreak.

To avoid the crowded gathering gives their wishes by phone. With lockdown measures in place and large gatherings banned this year 2020 festival will scale down. People living and working other cities should refrain from visiting their hometowns for the holiday.

If lockdown continues, Eid prayers can be performed at home. It will be different. A small close Eid celebration between small unit members of the family be organised.

This will be less fun for kids but they will also remember this era to tell their future generations.

Share funny things online and send constant streams of recipes and video on Whats app , Facebook, Instagram or other social media network to your dear and near ones.