Eid al-Fitr

By Zafar Majid (9th Grade)

Once every year, my family and I celebrate a holiday called Eid al-Fitr. As a Muslim it is tradition to fast for thirty days before Eid. This span of thirty days is called Ramadan. During Ramadan, we are not allowed to eat food from sunrise to sunset. Every year during this holy day and the thirty days prior, we believe that the Shaytan is locked away. On the day of Eid al-Fitr all the Muslims in the community come together to pray and be grateful for the fact that we were able to witness another year. After prayer there is a spread of sweets and savories, biryani and gosht, and all of the above. A tradition during Eid is to give out eidi, which is something of value given from an elder to those younger than them. This can be in the form of a present or in the form of money.My Family and I in front of the local mosque

This holiday is special to me because I always feel a connection to my religion when Eid is celebrated. Every year it reminds us that no matter what God is always there, and he always listens and only does what is best for us. Eid al-Fitr is memorable because it brings people together. It brings people of the same values together, which is something truly special.