Eid ul-Fitr is most likely be on Wednesday,December 27th, 2000 in North America based on the United Muslim System of decision in America.
The first day of the month Shawwaal is the Eid ul-Fitr day marking a day of celebaration and thanks for Allah, our Creator and Cherishor. Ramadan ends here. Most Muslim celebarate Eid for at least 3 days.
Here is what the Prophet use to do on the day of Eid (Sunnah), May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him:
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To rise early in the morning.
Take a full bath.
Clean the teeth.
Wear the best cloths that he had.
Wear perfume.
To eat something sweet like dates before leaving home.
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Go to the Eid prayer location very early. (The Prophet use to offer Eid prayer in the central location, that is not to offer it in a mosque of a locality without any legitimate excuse).
The Prophet used to go to the Eid Prayer location by one route and will return through another route.
He used to go for Eid on foot.
He used to chant slowly on the way to the Eid prayer location the following words: “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd." (Translation: Allah is the greatest, He is the greatest. There is no god except Allah. He is the greatest. All praises and thanks are for Him)
The Prophet used to give Sadqa-e-Fitr zakatul fitr) for before the Eid day. But if you have not done so please give now before the Eid. (Giving just before Eid is ok but against the spirit and the purpose of it. this year in America it is $10 per person.)
May you all have a blessed and happy Eid..
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~Ramazan Mubarak~
Till next time,
Allah Hafiz
[This message has been edited by munda Pakistani (edited December 26, 2000).]