Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims around the world. The celebration of Eid ul-Fitr is a time of joy, happiness and unity for Muslims around the world. It is a day when families and friends come together to exchange gifts, share food and offer prayers. The festival is usually celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, after the sighting of the new moon.
The festival calls for celebration, forgiveness and renewal of one’s faith and commitment to serve humanity. It is a time to reflect on the values of Islam and a reminder of the importance of unity, love and compassion. The exact date of Eid al-Fitr may vary in different parts of the world depending on the sighting of the moon.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: Moon sighting date, time in Kerala and Kashmir
Eid-ul-Fitr in Kerala will be celebrated a day before the rest of the country. This is because the sighting of the moon follows the traditional Islamic calendar and waits for the actual sighting of the moon. The exact date and time of Moon sighting in Kerala and Kashmir may differ due to regional variations.
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Kerala is the only Indian state whose date of Eid-ul-Fitr is decided by the sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia. This year, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Kerala on 21 April.
Meanwhile, in Kashmir, festival celebrations are determined by the grand mufti of the state, who declares the start of the festival based on the time of moon sighting. Celebrations on this day include offering prayers at mosques and sharing greetings with family, friends and loved ones. The exact date and time of moon sighting may vary depending on weather conditions and the position of the moon.
This year, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Kashmir on 22 April. In Kashmir, Eid-ul-Fitr is also a time of charitable works. The Muslims of the region pay zakat al-fitr, a form of charity, to the poor and needy. Overall, Eid ul-Fitr is a time of great importance and joy for Muslims in Kashmir. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings of Ramadan and celebrate with loved ones. The date and moon sighting time may differ from region to region.
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