One of the two major holidays on the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Fitr (the festival of breaking fast), is observed by Muslims all around the world.
It signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, a 30-day period of prayer and devotion.
The first of the two holidays, Eid ul-Fitr, is often known as the "lesser Eid."
It may seem strange that the word "lesser" is used to describe such a widely observed holiday, but it is done so because the "Greater Eid," Eid-ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is seen as the more important and, thus, the greater of the two Islamic holidays.
Background
One of the five pillars of Islam is the practice of fasting from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.
Muslims hold that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the Holy Qur'an (text) during the month of Ramadan.
The first Eid-ul-Fitr is supposed to have been observed by the Prophet Muhammad and his companions in 624 CE following their victory in the Battle of Badr, which marked a turning point in the Prophet Muhammad's conflicts with the Quraish in Mecca during the early days of Islam.
Celebration
After 29 or 30 days of dawn to dusk fasting, prayer, and devotion, the celebration occurs on the first day of "Shawwal," the 10th month on the Islamic calendar.
On the evening of the first moon sighting, it starts at sunset.
There may be differences in the precise day that Eid is observed across the world because the celebration relies on the moon's appearance.
Muslims are advised to dress in brand-new garments, preferably white ones, on this auspicious day and to eat something sweet, like a date, while praising God on their journey to the mosque to celebrate the Eid prayer.
In addition to dining with loved ones and giving charity (Zakat-ul-Fitr) to the needy, Eid celebrations are an opportunity to express appreciation to Allah.
Muslims in Ghana celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with great enthusiasm and joy.
The day often starts with group prayers in neighborhood mosques around the country, as well as a major prayer service at "Black Star Square" in Accra, which is attended by the President or his Vice President and is conducted by the major Chief Imam.
This is followed by a variety of events, including parties, traffic jams, and carnivals. In most areas, motorcycle and horse riding continue into the evening hours.
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