RAMZAN

Ramzan is a festival of the muslims.They call it Eed-ul-Fitr.It is a month-long festival.The religion

of Islam is based on the principle of brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of god.

Ramzan is a month fasting for devout Muslims.They do not eat or drink during day time.They say prayers five times a day with special prayers on fridays.Fasting starts on the next day after the cresent moon is sighted.The fast and prayers continue throughout the month till the crescent moon is seen,it is celebrated

as Eed-ul-Fitr,a day of rejoicing and thanks giving and prayers to Allah

Ramzan is a festival in which all muslims,rich and poor,old and young,take part.Houses and Masjids are cleaned and whitewashed.Everyone purchases new clothes to wear on the day of eed.They spray Itur(scent)on their clothes which spreads fragrance in all directions.Men and children after taking bath go

to Eidgah.They believe that more the number of prayers,more would be the blessings of Allah.After prayers

they embrace one another saying Eed mubarak.Greetings are exchanged among all friends.Greetings are sent by post who far off.They share their riches with poor brothers.

At home they prepare a tasty lunch which includes a number of sweets.Many guests and relatives also join the lunch.Sweets are distributed to the poor.Muslims believe in charity.Eed mubarak is a greeting which they exchange with friends of other religions too.

The festival purifies man as he observes fast and prayers regularly for nearly a month.Both body and soul

are purified.The occasion helps to give alms to th poor and develop universal brotherhood.It creates in man

a desire for piety and purity.It gives scope for love and affection.It is a festival which commands universal respect.