Eid-ul-Fitr 2020: Know about the celebrations, Sadqa-e-Fitr and Eidi

The wait for the silver line crescent is still on, and the festivities of Eid has begun. Usually, the celebrations go on for about three days. On this Eid, may all the blessings and joys of life be showered on us!

On the day of Eid Muslims wake up early in the morning, perform salat ul-Fajr (daily morning prayers), take ghusl (unique bath) and wear new or clothes, apply ittar (non-alcohol perfume).

On the Meethi Rid, people start the auspicious day by eating something sweet in the morning. On Eid Ramadan special delicacy Sheer Khurma is prepared in every house by default.

Thus year due to lockdown people will not be able to go to Eidgah, but perform the special namaz at home. Before completing the Eid–ul–Fitr Namaz they give away 'Sadqa- e- Fitr', to the needy. Sadqa-e-Fitr (also known as Fitrana) is an amount of charity in the form of staple foodstuff which all Muslims with the means need to pay at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

What is Sadqa-e-Fitr

The Islamic scholars say wheat, barley, dates and raisins can be paid as Fitrana by the community to the needy people. It is advisable to be paid before the Eid namaz so that the needy can also celebrate Eid.

The minimum quantity fixed for the Sadqa–e–Fitr for each member of the family is 1.75 kilograms of wheat or 3.5 kilograms of barley, dates and raisins. All the family members, including children, need to give it. If they want people can offer more quantity, and it is advisable that those who afford to provide dates and raisins. Keeping in mind the current situation in our country due to lockdown.

"This Eid-ul-Fitr it's important that we take precautions and maintain social distancing. We should stay away from shaking hands and hugging. We should follow government guidelines", said Delhi's Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari.

Eidi

After the special namaz is offered, people greet each other by saying, "Eid Mubarak". Muslims do charity after the namaz also.

Kids wait for the best part of Eid that is Eidi! Elders give gifts to the young kids that is called "Eidi".

The festival is celebrated as a time of private gatherings. But this year due to lockdown people will be greeting one another online or in calls.