Eid is an occasion to spread love and bid goodbye to hatred

Eid marks the end of Ramzan and the holy month of fasting. When the month of Ramzan is over and the moon is sighted, Muslims end their fast. The day after the end of Ramzan, the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated, which is the first day of the month of al-Shawwal. It is a day of festivity and feasting.

It is believed that fasting in the month of Ramzan purifies the soul. The word ‘ramz’ means to burn oneself of one’s evil desires and inclinations. Fast is done with proper intentions. The celebration of Eid promotes national integration and the feeling of brotherhood. Eid brings a message of equality that we are all brothers and sisters of one human family. It is a festival of love and goodwill and gives the message to love all and hate none. It exhorts us to bid goodbye to hatred, jealousy and enmity and bring in an era of love, sympathy and universal brotherhood.

It inspires us to work together to establish peace and justice and to respect everyone. People are called to help those in need. On this day, Muslims offer gifts and indulge in charitable deeds.

The word ‘Fitr’ means distribution. So, whatever they have saved during the month of Ramzan, they distribute it among the poor and the needy. It is a call for everyone to love the poor and realise their social responsibility towards the needy. Let the feast for every individual be an occasion to establish a just and equal society, full of love for humanity. We must keep aside our prejudices, hatred and unhealthy relationships and work for the progress of our country and the world.