Ramzan
ரம்ஜான் பண்டிகை
Ramzan (Eid ul-Fitr) is one of the most important and sacred festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Known as the 'Festival of Breaking the Fast,' it is a day of gratitude, charity, and communal harmony.
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Spiritual Festival Sequence
Tamil Nadu Spiritual Experience
The Holy Month of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month. It is the month in which the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout this month, Muslims fast from dawn (Suhur) to dusk (Iftar), refraining from food and water. Fasting is not just about physical abstention; it is a spiritual discipline to stay away from evil thoughts, words, and actions.
In Tamil Nadu, the traditional 'Nonbu Kanji' served in mosques during Iftar is extremely famous. People of all faiths enjoy this porridge, making it a great symbol of religious harmony.
Zakat and Charity
A core aspect of Ramzan is 'Zakat', an obligatory charity. Every Muslim who meets the wealth criteria must donate 2.5% of their savings to the poor, fulfilling one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Before the Eid prayers, an additional charity called 'Fitra' is given to ensure that even the poorest in society can celebrate the festival with new clothes and a good meal without going hungry.
Celebrations in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, Ramzan begins with a special early morning prayer. Muslims wear new clothes, apply attar (perfume), and gather in large numbers at mosques or open Eidgah grounds.
After the prayers, they embrace each other saying 'Eid Mubarak'. Elders give 'Eidi' (gift money) to the younger ones.
Delicious mutton biryani, sheer khurma, and sweets are prepared at home and shared with friends, relatives, and neighbors of all faiths.