Kathmandu, March 21: Today, the Muslim community is joyfully celebrating the festival of Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr) by forgetting grudges and animosities, exchanging good wishes, and sharing happiness among them.
After offering special prayers on Eid today, blessings are sought and given. There is a tradition of eating and serving special sweet dishes on this occasion.
Eid, celebrated after the discipline of fasting (Roza), self-restraint, and devotionally performed prayer rituals, is a symbol of spiritual purity and elevation.
This festival teaches people the lessons of restraint, patience, and self-control. The ‘Iftar’ and collective prayers organized on this occasion strengthen the spirit of unity and coexistence in the nation and community.
The tradition of charity and assistance fosters compassion and sympathy towards the helpless, the poor, and those in need of support.
The tradition of saying ‘Chand Mubarak’ or ‘Eid Mubarak’ upon sighting the Eid moon is not just a greeting but an inspiring custom expressing mutual harmony and brotherhood.
Eid-ul-Fitr is not only a religious festival but also a symbol of social harmony and cultural solidarity. The unique tradition of wearing new clothes, offering prayers, and embracing each other to exchange greetings further strengthens social bonds.
The custom of preparing and sharing special dishes help keep alive the tradition of sharing collective happiness, while the practice of charity and assistance helps make society just and compassionate.
This festival inspires us to embrace the values of fraternity, reconciliation, and collectivism. The fundamental purpose of religion is humanity. No religion accepts discrimination; rather, it encourages sacrifice, purity, non-violence, public welfare, wisdom, and good deeds.
Religion inspires people to be honest, industrious, and dutiful. Faith in religion provides people with patience and courage during adversity. Harmony, good conduct, and coordination are the pillars for building a civilized society.
In this view, Eid-ul-Fitr motivates us to move forward not only in religious faith but also on the path of social justice, equality, and coexistence.
On the occasion, the government announced public holiday for Saturday, today, the Home Ministry stated.
