Eid is celebrated thrice a year by Muslims all across the world with full dedication and enthusiasm. One of them marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is observed on Shawwal. The full name for this Eid is 'Eid-Ul-Fitr'. Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated in around the months of October-November as per the Gregorian calendar.
The other Eid is to show the happiness of Muslims after they complete their Hajj (pilgrimage) successfully. This is 'Eid-Ul-Adha' and is celebrated usually in the month of January. The major ritual of the festival includes sacrifice of a lamb and distribution of its meat to all devotees. The third Eid is celebrated as the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and is known as 'Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi' falls on the 12th day of Rabi-Ul-Awwal. The three Eids observed on different occasions but teach one lesson. It is the lesson of humanity, brotherhood and peace. It is one of the most awaited festivals and holds great importance religiously.
Eid Celebration 2014
Eid is the day of celebration for all the Muslims with Eid Wishes everywhere. For Eid 2014, a lot of arrangements and preparations will be done so many days before the event of Eid ul-Fitr. On this day all the Muslims will wear new clothes, Women will apply henna or mehndi. They will wear lots of accessories which include heavy ornaments and jewelries. Muslims also decorate their houses in their own special ways to create a feel of Eid Festival among all the family members as a part of Eid celebration.
During eid celebration 2014 the markets will remain open and decorated for all the Muslims to do their shopping. Children will also enjoy this festival by wearing new clothes and playing games. Eid is the festival when all the children have a real fun time as they get gifts, clothes, sweets, perks and love from all their near and dear ones. Children also make special handmade Eid Greetings for all their Friends and notice all the Eid traditions followed by their parents and are excited to follow the same when they grow up.