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Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak - 2014

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Eid-ul-Fitr is a festival observed by the Muslim community to celebrate the conclusion of the month of fasting. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities and At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking). Eid is celebrated on the first date of Shawwal. At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family. During the festival, Muslims exchange gifts, greeting their neighbours as a mark of solidarity and brotherhood.

Good Deeds

Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month ends, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and needy.

Prayers

Eid al-Fitr has a particular Salat (Islamic prayer) consisting of two Rakats and generally offered in an open field or large hall. Muslims continue their fast until the last day of Ramadan and pay the Zakat and fitra before offering the Eid prayers.

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We Wish you all a very happy Eid, May Allah Almighty bless you on this auspicious day of Eid, and May it be a new beginning of greater prosperity, success and happiness. May this Eid bring Fun, Happiness and God’s Endless Blessings. Eid Mubarak to Everyone!

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Ramadan Mubarak - 2014

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of fasting for the Islamic people. Every day during this blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. Fasting is intended to educate the Muslims in spirituality and humility. It is a time to cleanse the soul, focus attention on God, and put into practice selflessness. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God and to put forward more prayer than is customary.
The Prophet (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) said:

"Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven."

Why is this so significant?

Because it is the month that Allah revealed the Qur'an to the last Prophet, Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him). Allah revealed the first verses of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. Fasting during the month of Ramadan, is one of the five pillars of Islam. In the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to seek the blessings of Allah. During Ramadan, Muslims request forgiveness for sins in the past and pray for direction.

Meaning of Fast

Fast doesn't only means to abstain from eating and drinking. During Ramadan/Fast, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from backbiting. The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The ears must refrain from listening to idle talk or obscene words. The hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body observes the fast.

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We wish you all a very Happy, Joyous and Blessed Ramadan with all our Warm Wishes.May the Spirit of Ramadan Stay in Our Hearts, Illuminate the World and Show us the way to Peace and Harmony.

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Eid-ul-Adha 2013 Mubarak To Everyone

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The festival of Eid is on the 10th of Zillhijjah; Eid-ul-Adha is one of the two celebrated days of the year in the Islamic calender. Qurbani (Sacrifices of Animals) are made on this day and its meat distributed amongst family and the Needy. Muslims normally spend time with their family and friends. Muslim males visit the graves of those that have passed away although visiting the graveyard regularly is recommended and not restricted to the two Eids.

Why Do Muslims Sacrifice Animals 

All Muslims adults with earning status to a specified income level must do sacrifice on Eid days.

This sacrifice recalls us the story of Abraham and Ismail (may peace by upon him). When Abraham (peace be upon him) was put under a hardest trial and was asked to sacrifice his son Ismail (peace be upon him).

In short, both Abraham and Ismail (peace be upon him all) were ready to obey Allah the Almighty's order but Allah the Almighty saved Ismail (peace be upon him) by sending a sheep from Heaven and accepted the sacrifice from Abraham (peace be upon him).

Afterwards, it has been mandatory to all Muslims,who can afford, to sacrifice a sheep.

There is no substitute for Muslims as they must have to obey Allah the Almighty's order as Abraham (peace be upon him) did.