2022 Eid-ul-Fitr Schedule: Check Eid-ul-fitr 2022 Date of All Countries

Eid ul Fitr 2021 – a festival of joy and blessings which comes to all the Muslims as a gift after a month of fasting is celebrated worldwide with great zeal and gusto. At the end of the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, that is, the holy month of Ramadan, the Muslims from around the world rejoice in a victorious and blissful festival, which lasts for three festive days. 

On having the honor of completing one of the five pillars of Islam, the Muslims belonging to all the countries of the world hold feasts and distribute gifts amongst family, friends, and relatives.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 in the United States (USA)

As the preparation for the festive days of Eid ul Fitr begins even before the commencement of Ramadan, people become eager to know the dates on which Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in their countries. 

Even though the date of the commencement of Eid ul Fitr depends upon the sightings of the moon, the date can be predicted well in advance. And to help you get an idea of when the Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in your country in the year 2021, we have compiled this article with the expected dates of Eid ul Fitr around the world.

Definition of Eid ul Fitr

Eid ul Fitr is directly translated to “the festival of breaking fast.”

The Eid ul Fitr is considered, by the Muslims from around the world, as a gift from Allah upon the completion of one of the pillars of Islam, that is, “Saum” (Roza). 

It is one of the most awaited festivals of the Muslim Ummah and falls on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

How do Muslims Celebrate Eid ul Fitr?

Muslims from around the world celebrate Eid ul Fitr will great happiness as it observes the end of a Holy act performed for 29 or 30 days. 

This gift of self-control that Muslims practice for one whole month is celebrated differently according to the preferences of the people and the traditions of a region. 

However, there are some practices that remain the same and are followed by Muslim people all over the world.

The celebrations start as soon as the moon is sighted. Praises to Allah are heard echoing in Masjids, homes, and market places, and people start preparing for the next day. Women and young girls head to salons for the application of ‘Henna,’ which is considered a must among the women.

Early the next morning, all the people wear new clothes and get ready; the women prepare for breakfast while the men head towards the mosques to offer communal prayers. The men greet each other by hugging and shaking hands with one another whilst heading towards the Mosques for the supplication of special Eid prayers. 

Upon return, they greet their families a happy Eid by saying “Eid Mubarak.” After breakfast, gifts in cash ‘Eidi’, or kind (or both) are distributed among the family members.

Eid is a festival of reunion as well and those, who have been upset with each other are also seen greeting each other. 

Afterward, the Muslims visit the homes of their near and dear relatives and hand out gifts and cash to them, especially the children. They partake in feasts and distribute sweetmeats amongst their family and friends as well.

But that is not all. The Muslims not only remember their loved ones during the celebratory days of the Eid ul Fitr but also don’t forget the needy and the deserving. They ensure that everyone, even the lowest of people in the social sector does not remain hungry on these auspicious days. They achieve this aim by paying an amount called Fitrana.

Other ways in which the Muslims help the Needy:-

Apart from Fitrana, there are many other ways in which Muslims help the poor. One such deed of helping the needy, which all the eligible Muslims are bound to perform is called giving out “Zakat.”

Difference between Zakat and Fitrana:-

In case any of you is wondering what the difference between Zakat and Zakat ul Fitr or Sadaqah al Fitr is, let us clear it out for you.

Even though the purpose of giving out the amount, in the form of both Zakat and Zakat ul Fitr is the same, there is a slight difference between the two.

While Zakat-al-Fitr is advanced at a fixed amount per person, Zakat-al-Maal is given out at a fixed rate on personal income and property.

In addition to this, they differ in the methods of calculation. 

However, one thing to be mentioned is that Zakat al Fitr comes within the widened and broader sense of Zakat al Maal.

Why do Muslims give Zakat and Fitrana?

Islam is a religion of peace and equality, and a proof of the parity of the religion is its mandate orders to all the eligible Muslims, to distribute their incomes among the people belonging to the lower economic sector, so that they, too could live a better life.

The duty to pay off Zakat and Fitrana has been imposed on the Muslims all over the world, so as to equally distribute wealth among all the classes of the society. 

This obligatory act has another benefit from the religious point of view, which is that it purifies the income of the people and refrains them from developing, in themselves, the love of money.

Importance of Eid-ul-Fitr among Muslims:-

Even though Eid ul Fitr does not hold as much importance as the Eid ul Azha, yet the Muslims belonging to all the parts of the world consider as a gift from Allah for keeping their fasts for 29 or 30 sacred days. 

It is for this reason that Muslims from all over the world, be it children or adults, look forward to the arrival of the festival and celebrate it with great enthusiasm. 

They not only remember, in their festivities, their own direct relatives and friends, but also those, who have no one to care for them and ensure that they too, could celebrate these festive days of the Eid ul Fitr with great joy.

Final Thoughts:-

Although the Eid ul Fitr or the “Sweet Eid” does not hold as much importance as the Eid ul Azha, yet it holds a pivotal position in the hearts and lives of the Muslims. They consider it a reward in the form of the blessings of Allah and rejoice it with their hearts and souls. 

We hope this article would be enough to give you an idea about the Sweet Eid or the Eid ul Fitr along with an idea of how the Muslims from around the world look forward to welcoming it with great eagerness. 

With that said, this article has reached its conclusion. That’s all folks! Have a great Eid ul Fitr 2021 and Eid Mubarak from us, to you, in advance.