Tuesday, October 24, 2006

What is Eid?


So what is Eid, really?

It is known to the entire Muslim world that the time of Eid is a time to celebrate of breaking the fast that was witnessed during the holy month of Ramadhan. But what is it really to other people?

To some, it would be the time that they get money as a sort of traditional reward for fasting the whole month long period. Others count is as the time that they get to see their relatives and feel the actual spiritual reward of chatting, laughing, exchanging greetings of festive Eid mood.

There are, however, those who will associate this festive period with the rather devious habits of drinking and smoking away what has been taken away from them for the entire period. Such waste to break on a such a festive occasion.

Eid, is actually a time, to remind ourselves that there others in the universe who are still in need. Eid is a time to remind ourselves not to create a standard above others and not to create classes in a society that is looked upon as the most tolerant of all. Eid is always there to remind us to give more than what we take because in giving we show our kindness and generosity as not only Muslims but as human beings in general.

So what is Eid, exactly?

What is Eid to you?

The answer lies within..

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eid is a time to celebrate the fact that I AM capable of being "good" for a sustained period of time, and is the ultimate moment of resolution-making: setting goals to keep up the momentum and strive to be better. Don't know if that made sense, but that is what Eid means to me this year.

Eid Mubarak!

(I lurk here, and want to say I really enjoy reading you.)

Sleepless In Muscat said...

digital nomad:

thank you for your kind compliment and also your answer to my question.

at least i know i have an audience ;o)