Eid ul Fitr: Day of spiritual satisfaction

Eid-Ul-Fitr is the day when the muslims thank the Almighty Allah for having given them the will, the strength and the endurance to observe fast and obey his commandment during the holy month of Ramadhan. This day, in muslim world, brings rejoicing and happiness. The rejoicing is not, however, at the departure of the month of Ramadhan but it is the happiness which man feels after successfully completing an important task. So far as the passing away of the month of Ramadhan is so sacred a month the muslims feel profound sorrow when it ends, as they feel deprived of the spiritual blessings which are associated with this month of fasting. Religious observances of the Eid-ul-Fitr are designed to offer thanks to AlmightyAllah for accomplishing the aim of Ramadhan. First Eid Ul Fitr provides one more occasion to the muslims to thank Almighty Allah and remember his blessings.Secondly, it affords an opportunity of spiritual stock-taking, after the month of Ramadhan. A muslim can now ponder over the strength (or weakness) of his will power as he can see, in the mirror of Ramadhan, what were the strong (or weak) points of his character, because under the stress of fasting, the hidden qualities (or evils) of human character come to surface in such clear way which is, perhaps, not possible otherwise. Thus a mulsim gets a chance of self-diagnosis of the traits of his/her character, which probably no one else may ever detect. Thirdly, it enjoins the well-to -do persons to share a portion of what they have with their poor brethren. On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, a muslim is obliged to give to the needy food-stuff at the rate of a prescribed weight, on behalf of himself and of every member of his family, including servants and guests who were sheltered under his roof on that night. It would certainly be pleasing to Almighty Allah if we did not forget these lessons after Eid-ul-Fitr. Incidentally, here the difference between religious and materialistic outlooks becomes sharper. On this day, special prayers are held between sunrise and noon. Muslims assemble, in large congregations, wearing their best dresses standing shoulder to shoulder, demonstrating for everyone the universal brotherhood which is a distinguishing feature of Islam.
Eid Ul Fitr is an occasion for muslims all over the world to dedicate their lives to the cause of humanity, which is the best way to demonstrate love for Almighty Allah. Let us resolve that our energies, in the coming year, will be directed towards strengthening a society based on mutual respect, brotherly love, and universal understanding. Let us decide that, in the coming year, we will build a social order which would bring not only the material benefits, but also the spiritual satisfaction. And, in the end, let us pray to God in these words: “O Lord, make us clean from our errors by the close of the month of Ramadhan, and take us out of our sins when our fast comes to end. And bless us on this Eid day, the day of our festival and our break-fast; and let it be the best day, which passed over us, and forgive us our sins known and unknown.”