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Today, Odisha celebrated the auspicious moments of holy Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, with religious fervour and gaiety.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Muslim brothers and sisters across the state held special mass prayers in ‘Idgah’ (open grounds) and mosques, marking the end of the 30-day fasting and austerity period.
After saying ‘Namaaz,’ they embraced and exchanged ‘Eid Mubarak’ greetings. Among family and friends, a variety of traditional foods, including seviyan, were shared.
Ramzan, in particular, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Muslims follow a lunar calendar and wait for the full moon to appear before celebrating the festival near the end of the holy month.
It is also thought to be the most holy month because it is when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
Muslims fast (observe Roza) every day for a month.
From dawn to dusk, they abstain from food and water.
They devote more time to prayer, religious activities, and charitable contributions.
Fasting is thought to instil patience and humility.
It is also believed that Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of God, to seek forgiveness for past sins, and to seek Allah’s blessing.
