EID-UL-FITR Rejoice In Sharing

with one another. This festival brings people together fulfilling a basic need of human nature. Due to one's own priorities, often one does not have the time to socialize in this fast-paced world. The celebration of Eid thus acts as an excuse to break and stay away from these routine engagements and merge with humanity, in order to sustain unity and cohesiveness. One of the main reasons for celebrating Eid is that happiness can be spread among all mankind. By sharing happiness with one another we can certainly make this world a better place to live in. This will definitely foster a feeling of brotherhood and promote love for all mankind irrespective of caste or creed. Thus Eid symbolizes a new basis for human unity as well. By sharing happiness with one another we can certainly make this world a better place to live. It should also not be forgotten that real happiness lies in sharing with others the bounties that God has given us. We should not forget those who are afflicted with poverty, ignorance, disease and other misfortune. That is why charity has been held obligatory before the Eid prayers. The needs of fellow human beings should never be ignored. For, the real essence of Eid lies in spreading happiness and love all around us, which can be fulfilled only when we help the poor and the needy. It is incumbent on us to give alms (sadqa fitr), on this festival. Alms should be given well before the Eid day so that the poor may take part in the celebrations as well. The occasion of this festival provides, above all, a valuable opportunity to extend the hand of friendship to people from other communities, and remove misunderstandings often prevalent in society. Muslims should come out of their seclusion and forge friendship, in order that this misunderstanding—which clearly stems from a narrow perception—is effectively brought to an end. Eid provides a God-given opportunity for interaction between different communities. By sharing our happiness with them we can go a long way in easing the tension existing between Muslims and non-Muslims. The establishment of cordial relations among different communities will definitely result in prosperity of the community and the nation at large.