بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْقَعْدَة الْحَرَام
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Dhuhr
02:00 PM
Asr
06:45 PM
Maghrib
08:30 PM
Isha
10:30 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Alhamdullilah
Eid
عيد
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Eid refers to a "festival" or "celebration" in Islam. There are two primary Eids in the Islamic lunar calendar: Eid al-Fitr, which follows the month of fasting (Ramadan), and Eid al-Adha, which occurs during the Hajj pilgrimage. Both festivals begin with a special communal prayer in the morning and are characterized by themes of gratitude, charity, and family bonding. The term "Eid" linguistically implies something that returns or repeats, signifying the cyclical nature of these joyous occasions that provide a spiritual and social rhythm to the lives of Muslims worldwide. The celebration of Eid serves as a vital social anchor for the Muslim Ummah. It is a time when the community comes together to celebrate their shared faith and the completion of major religious obligations. In addition to the formal prayers, Eid is marked by "Sadaqah al-Fitr" (charity given before the Eid prayer) to ensure that the poor can also join in the festivities. The days of Eid are also times of forgiveness and reconciliation, where individuals are encouraged to set aside past grievances and strengthen the ties of kinship and brotherhood. Eid prayers are performed in large congregations, often in open fields or large halls, emphasizing unity and equality. The takbir (Allahu Akbar) is recited on the way to prayer and throughout the day. Muslims wear their best clothes, exchange gifts, visit family and friends, and share meals. Eid is a time of joy that is deeply rooted in spiritual reflection,celebrating not just the completion of Ramadan or Hajj, but the mercy and blessings Allah has bestowed upon the believers.
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