The Day of Eid

Thanksgiving and Expressing Gratitude

Eid Al-Fitr is a day that marks the successful completion of the sacred month of Ramadan. It is a festival that signifies the completion of an act of duty and devotion. It teaches us that real happiness results from performing one's duty and making sacrifices for a noble objective.

We should thank and praise Almighty Allah, for He guided us to fasting in Ramadan, performing the Taraweeh, and the various Ibaadah we have performed.

Allah says in the Qur'an, And (He desires) that you should complete the prescribed period (of fasting) and that you should glorify Allah for having guided you and that you may give thanks. (Al-Baqarah 2:185)


Joy and Rejoice

In celebrating Eid Al-Fitr, we should enjoy our time by sticking to what is permissible.

Eid is our joy; it is our feast. The month of Ramadan is a test from Almighty Allah. At the end of the month, we experience a great sense of achievement and closeness to Allah. It is the joy of spiritual fulfilment.

The day of Eid Al-Fitr is time for celebration. It is a day of decent happiness and joy.

Almighty Allah says, "Say, "In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy — therein let them rejoice. It is better than what they hoard." (Yunus 10:58)


Great Reward

The Day of Eid Al-Fitr is a blessed day for those who have observed their duty toward Allah during their fast in Ramadan. In the heavens, Eid Al-Fitr is called the day of reward.

It is reported in a Hadith that, on the day of Eid Al-Fitr, the angels stand on both sides of the roads and proclaim, “O believers, walk toward your Rabb, Who is the Most Generous. He favours you with goodness and gives you great reward. He commanded you to pray during the night and fast during the day. Now that you have obeyed Him, come and receive your rewards.”

As the believers finish the Eid Prayer, the angels say, “Allah has forgiven you. Return to your homes with the best of good and glad tidings. This is the day of reward. This day is called the day of reward in heaven as well.” (At-Tabarani)
Adapted from onislam.net