Idd-Ul-Fitr

The festival of Idd-Ul-Fitr in Punjab is celebrated with no less importance than any other parts of the country. The festival is observed at the end of the Ramzan month, which is the month of fasting according to the Islamic calender. Like the Muslims all over the world, people of the faith in Punjab celebrates the festival with the same fervor.

However the festival in Punjab does not limit itself to the Muslims only but beckons people from all religions without any discriminations. The word Fitr or Fatar has the literal meaning of breaking up and the Idd-Ul-Fitr is the festival which marks the break of the Ramzan fast.

The festivities of the Idd-Ul-Fitr start with the sighting of the new moon. Thousands of people offer their prayers in the mosques around the state. They wear new clothes, distribute sweets and hug each other to spread the message of brotherhood. The children get their gifts and people invite their friends and relatives for some sumptuous feasts. They greet each other by saying Idd Mubarak, which means 'wish you a happy Idd'.

Idd-Ul-Fitr is the auspicious occasion when the devotees thanks the almighty for providing them the strength and stamina, which enable them to carry out the one month long fast. People in Punjab celebrates Idd-Ul-Fitr with peaceful rejoicing and as one of the greatest festivals of the region.