For Muslims in all parts of the world, Eid al-Fitr represents a space of joy, hope and optimism, in which the believer renews his joy by belonging to his religion and by completing the most rewarding and spiritual months.
In a report published by the British "middleeasteye" website, the writer Andaleeb Farazi Saber pointed out that Eid al-Fitr for Muslims is a time to express gratitude to God and meet friends and family, with some of his foods and sweets, and many also exchange gifts and pray their wombs And they remember those whom God passed away.
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Turkey (European)
The writer explains that it is not permissible to fast the first days of Eid, which falls on the first of the month of Shawwal, and Muslims start their day by paying zakat al-Fitr, which is obligatory given to the poor, then they meet in the collective Eid prayer in the early morning, usually wearing new clothes or the finest clothes they own, and after That will greet each other Muslims Eid wishes.
Many greetings
The writer points out that in the Middle East, greetings vary between “Happy Eid, Happy New Year, Eid Mubarak.” These three forms are the most common among all Muslims, both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers, but some Muslim societies have dedicated themselves to a distinctive greeting to reflect their language. and culture, reviewing 6 other ways to share Eid greetings.
Malay - Salamat Hari Raya
After performing the Eid prayers in congregation, Muslims exchange the greeting of "Salamat Hari Raya" which means "happy day of celebration" in the Malay language spoken by Malay in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The greeting is usually followed by the phrase "Mav Zahir dan Paten" which means "I ask forgiveness of you". It is told to older friends and family, then small green envelopes filled with money, known as sambol duet raya, are given to children to buy candy or toys.
The writer pointed out that families often wear similar traditional clothes, as a sign of family unity, and it is common to see an entire family wearing different shades of the same color, lining up to take pictures to add to family photo albums, and then meeting at a later time to share a meal with a number of dishes Including ketupat, rice cake dumplings, centar cake, pineapple and lemon pancakes, glutinous rice cooked with coconut milk inside hollowed bamboo stalks, and rendang, a spicy coconut topped with curried meat.
Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (European)
Ghana - Ne Tae Yeon Bali
In Ghana, Muslims of the Akan people, the country's largest ethnic group, greet each other with "ni ti yun bali" meaning "Happy Eid" and worshipers in the capital Accra usually gather at either the Kumasi Central Mosque or Ghana's modern Turkish-style National Mosque which Ankara funded its construction.
In the Hausa language spoken by those in northern Ghana, Muslims use the words "barka da salah" to celebrate Eid after completing the mosque prayer, meaning "blessed Eid prayer" and children are given money to enjoy the days of the feast.
The rich Eid table could include special Eid foods such as joloof, which is spiced rice cooked in meat broth and tomato sauce, and wakai, a simple dish of rice and beans served on plantain leaves with the addition of various spices. later today.
Albanians perform dawn prayers in the main square in Tirana (European)
Albanian - Jazoar Bagramin
Worshipers gather in Skanderbeg Square in the country's capital, Tirana, and exchange greetings "Jazwar bigramin", which means well-wishing during the feast. The word "Bagramin" comes from the word "Bayram", which is Turkish for Eid.
Albanians usually spend the first day of Eid at home, enjoying traditional foods such as pyrek, a pancake stuffed with cheese and spinach, and on the second and third days family and friends exchange visits.
In Turkey, the salutation "Bayram Kutlu Olsun" is said to convey the same message, children are given new clothes and money to celebrate the occasion, and then they are busy collecting and eating sweets.
Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur (European)
Kurdish - Jazant Beyrouz
"Jazan Peroz" means "Happy Eid" in the Sorani dialect spoken by the Kurds of Iraq and Iran, where Kurdish is said to be the fourth most spoken language in the Middle East, after Arabic, Turkish and Persian.
Usually the dawn prayer is held, then it is followed by eating Eid foods with the family, and one of those foods is cakes stuffed with date paste called “Kulisha”, which has an appetizing spiral design, and street vendors also sell small toys and balloons to children who are eager to spend part of the Eid reward. .
Chinese Muslims greet each other with "Kai Zhai Jie Kwela" which means Happy Eid (European)
Chinese - Kai Chai Jie Quila
The number of Muslims in China is estimated to be about 28 million Muslims, and of the 56 different ethnic groups that exist in the country, 10 are predominantly Muslim. Muslims who can worship freely in parts of China light incense sticks at home before going to the mosque for the Eid prayer, and the greeting each other afterwards with the phrase "kai chai gye kwila" which means happy feast.
It is a custom to visit the graves of loved ones who have gone away to show respect for the ancestors, before the festivities of the day begin as families return home to enjoy delicacies such as sangza, which is a pyramidal fried noodles, served with tea, and children and families can enjoy the performances offered at Streets like lion dancers, stilt walkers and martial artists.
At Niujie Mosque during Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Beijing (European)
Russia - Eid Mubarak
Russia's 20 million Muslims are mainly found in Moscow, the Republic of Tatarstan, the Republic of Bashkortostan, Chechnya and Saint Petersburg.
In the Chechen minority, the women of the family spend the last four days of Ramadan cleaning their homes inside and outside in preparation for the feast. After the morning prayer and exchanging the Eid greetings, the elderly of the family are visited and then meet to enjoy a taste of the feast spread on their festive table.
There is usually lamb soup, dolma, manti and dumplings stuffed with meat, and it is a special day for children as they carry empty bags, which are soon filled with sweets presented by friends and family in the neighborhood, and balloons are released.