Eid

By Emahn Sheikh (9th grade)

Every year, we celebrate Eid at the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month according to the lunar calendar of the Islamic faith, which is considered holy. During this month, Muslims fast and focus on spirituality. Eid marks the end of this month and is a major holiday for Muslims. At the end of this month, three consecutive days mark the end. Known as Eid, these days are filled with friends, family, and food. The first day is always the most lively of the three, beginning with the morning prayers and ending with a big dinner normally at a family member's house. The other two days are equally as fun, and the Eid parties last up to months, even after the day of. My family celebrates Eid yearly by going to the mosque for our morning prayers, followed by an over-the-top lunch at my grandparent's house. Afterwards, the air is full of excitement because the little kids will get the toys of their dreams and the older ones normally get money called Eidi. The rest of the day is spent surrounded by family, drinking tea and telling jokes and stories until midnight.