Significance of Eid al-Fitr

mind, which makes him a more sensitive person. High sensitivity inculcates curiosity, seriousness and all other high qualities in a person. The purpose of fasting is, therefore, to inculcate sensitivity in a person so that one is able to understand the profound meaning of the Quran and contemplate on serious issues like marefah, akhirah and dawah. In this sense, Ramadan is a month of restraint and worship; of caring and thanksgiving; of repentance and piety. The multitude of benefits of Ramadan inspired the Prophet to exclaim: “Welcome to the one who purifies!” (Kanzul Ummal, Hadith No. 23692)