When Does 2024 Ramadan End? Will the Solar Eclipse Cause a Delay in Eid-ul-Fitr?
One of the two main Muslim holidays known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” Eid-ul-Fitr, is approaching, and Muslims everywhere are getting ready to celebrate. The completion of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is celebrated with Eid-ul-Fitr. During this time, Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset with an emphasis on prayer and introspection. It is anticipated to start on Tuesday or Wednesday based on the crescent moon sighting.
When does 2024 Ramadan conclude?
Experts predict that there is a greater chance of Ramadan finishing on Wednesday because of a solar eclipse that is scheduled for Monday. The moon will only be 5 to 6 hours old at sunset due to the eclipse occurring around midday, according to astronomer Michael Zeiler, who spoke with USA Today. As a result, “it won’t be possible to see the crescent that evening.”
When is the Eid Mubarak? What Is the Eid Tradition?
Eid arrives as soon as Ramadan concludes. Muslims observe morning prayers on the first day of Eid, which initiates a three-day celebration. Families get together to rejoice, catch up with relatives, and partake in sumptuous meals prepared using customary recipes. Usually, they get new clothes, buy gifts for the kids, or give them money.Additionally, Muslims give Zakat al-Fitr, a required charitable donation or similar monetary gift delivered before to the conclusion of Ramadan. People exchange wishes like “Happy Eid” and “Eid Mubarak,” which translate to “Blessed Eid,” during the holidays.
What is the month of Ramadan?
Muslims consider the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, to be the month when Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation of the Quran. The crescent moon sighting marks both its beginning and conclusion. Eid-ul-Fitr, a three-day celebration, marks the end of the holy month. However, some Muslims believe that this year’s celebrations may be muted because of the ongoing fighting in Gaza.
Why do Muslims observe the Ramadan fast?
One of the five pillars of Islam, or major rituals, that every Muslim has to carry out over their lifetime is fasting. During Ramadan, Muslims observe abstinence from eating and drinking from the break of dawn until the setting of the sun. Additionally, they abstain from activities like smoking and having sex from sunset till daybreak.
Is North Jersey Observing Eid?
One of the biggest Eid prayer sessions in the area is hosted by the Eid Committee of New Jersey, which is made up of representatives from a number of mosques throughout North Jersey. This year, the committee has scheduled prayers on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the Teaneck Armory at 8:30 a.m. In addition, on Tuesday at 8 p.m., the Islamic Center of Passaic County—which is located at 152 Derrom Avenue—will have an Eid Night Bazaar.In addition to displays of merchandise, apparel, street food, and desserts from various vendors, there will be communal prayers during the event. We’ll donate twenty percent of the earnings to Gaza.
One of the two main holidays for Muslims is Eid-ul-Fitr. The other, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” or Eid al-Adha, falls in the last month of the Islamic calendar, which is the twelfth. It honors Ibrahim’s readiness to offer his son as a sacrifice in response to God’s instruction. It occurs in June of this year.