Muslim parents have an obligation to teach their children about Islam. There are a wide variety of ways to venture down that road by enrolling in classes, hiring a tutor, watching videos or educational television programming.
Every year when Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the corner, children start talking about the celebrations and eid planning and eid ideas in their friends circle or on social media in their group chats.
If we reach the blessed month of Ramadan alive and healthy, we are truly blessed. The challenge at that point, insha Allah, is to make the most of this blessed month in a way that will reap us the spiritual rewards and advancement we are seeking (Quran 2:183).
Eid is so important for Muslims religiously and culturally that more people come out to pray than at any time else in the year. But alas this Eid we will not be able to pray together and meet people who we have not met in a long time, we will offer Eid prayer at home.
We may still be in lockdown due to COVID-19 in most parts of the United States, Canada, and in other countries, but that doesn’t mean we can forget about celebrating Eid with joy and creativity; we will be celebrating Eid in quarantine.
For a number of Muslim families, Eid is simply a twice-yearly routine that doesn't change. This year, why not make Eid a little different with these 16 Eid ideas that will create more fun and novel.
How is Eid ul Adha celebrated? Eid ul Adha tends to fall by the wayside in terms of excitement and attention every year. But like Eid-ul-Fitr, this Eid needs planning and preparation as well. Here are some tips and ideas on how to make Eid ul Adha exciting for individuals, families, and the whole community.