What is the meaning of aidilfitri?
What is the meaning of aidilfitri?
the festival of the breaking of the fast
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the festival of the breaking of the fast, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims in Malaysia. Hari Raya means ‘celebration day’, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the day that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting.
What is Hari Raya Aidilfitri also known as?
The festival of Eid, known in Singapore as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa, falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar. It is a celebratory occasion following a month of fasting, which is known as Ramadan. The term hari raya is Malay for “big (or grand) day of rejoicing”.
How many rakats in Eid-ul-Fitr?
two rakats
Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz Timing Therefore, the person who is proficient in reciting Quran should lead the prayer. The Eid namaz has two rakats, but it has extra ‘takbeers’.
How do you pray Eid al-Fitr?
Eid prayer has two rak’ahs (parts) with extra takbeers. You start with a non-verbal niyah. This isn’t said out loud. Then you say the first takbeer – takbeerat-ul-ihram (Allahu Akbar) followed by six more takbeers in the first rakah.
Why Hari Raya Haji is celebrated?
Hari Raya Haji is celebrated to mark the end of the haj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are encouraged to make at least once in their lifetime. It is one of two major Muslim festivals in Singapore that is celebrated as a public holiday, the other being Hari Raya Puasa.
What is the history of Hari Raya?
The origin of this holiday can be traced all the way back to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He began this festival after he migrated to Mecca. In the region, the Muslim religion was firmly established by the 15th century. Hari Raya Aidilfitri has been celebrated since that time.
How do you pray Eid ul Fitr at home?
Preparing for Salat al-Eid
- Perform ghusl (bath) before prayers.
- Eat an odd number of dates.
- Dress up and wear your festive clothes.
- Exchange well-wishes with family members and friends by saying Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minkum – May Allah accept (the worship) from us and from you.