‘Eid Mubark’, meaning ‘Blessed Eid’, is an Arabic term of greeting.
Eid al-Fitr (Breaking the fast) is celebrated on bidding farewell to the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Congregational prayers, works of charity (sharing with the needy), festivities, family visits, gatherings, outing, new clothes, etc. are the characteristics of this festival.
Eid al-Fitr is one of the two main Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Adha. This festival falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
Tradition says that, after Mohammed migrated from Mecca to Medina, he instituted this feast.
In our secular India every religion has its place. We the citizens are called upon to respect religious freedom and allow space for all religions.
Let no ill feeling or hatred pervade our hearts and minds towards other religions. Let amity, fellowship and mutual respect help us to live as one family.
Eid Mubarak!