MUSLIMS THIS MONTH

It just does'nt stop in Newtown, The buzzing atmosphere and the cultures incorporated in this place. TODAY I have decided to shift the focus from culture,entertainment and art to RELIGION.....

                         

Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection and we see this through South African MUSLIMS.
Just down the road from Newtown, is a place called fordsburg. In Fordsburg most people,mainly indians and coloureds are Muslims and fall under the Religion Islam.

Ramadan Basics

Each year, Muslims spend the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observing a community-wide fast. The annual fast of Ramadan is considered one of the five "pillars" of Islam. Muslims who are physically able are required to fast each day of the entire month, from sunrise to sunset. The evenings are spent enjoying family and community meals, engaging in prayer and spiritual reflection, and reading from the Qu'ran.


THE FAST ENDS AND WHAT I CALL STARVATION COMES TO AN END AND MUSLIMS NOW CELEBRATE EID-MUBARACK.

ABOVE: EID POEM SCHOLASTIC.

Muslims worldwide are celebrated the end to Ramadan this weekend, known as the Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the holy month for Muslims.

Practicing Muslims fast from dawn till dusk during the month of Ramadan which also includes prayers and abstinence from worldly pleasures. In most places around the world, Eid al Fitr is celebrated up to three days. 

"For Muslims, Ramadan has been a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. These past four weeks have also been a time to serve the less fortunate -- a reminder of the obligations that people of all faiths have to each other. We congratulate Muslims around the world on this joyous day. Eid Mubarak."
A popular phrase used to congratulate each other on holidays, is "Eid Mubarak" which literally means "Blessed Festival."
Eid is a great day of celebration for Muslims. Traditional  celebrations include gathering with friends and family and having a big feast, wearing new clothes, giving eachother gifts and decorating their homes.
Food items for celebrating include everything from vermicelli in saffron sweet cream, curries, kebabs and biriyani.

Read more at http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/2752/20120819/eid-mubarak-muslims-celebrate-the-end-of-ramadan-eid-al-fitr-around-the-globe.htm#OcCIwjeC9Yhd0js3.99

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    Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan with a feast(Photo : Reuters
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