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Eid day
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Muslims have two Eids every year: Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha.
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1134, graded sahih by al-Albani
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Eid is a happy day. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Every people has its Eid, and this is our Eid."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 952; Sahih Muslim 892
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On Eid morning, I wash and put on clean clothes. Sometimes they are new.
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On Eid al-Fitr, we may eat a few dates before we go to the prayer.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 953
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Many people come to the Eid prayer. It can be busy and loud.
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If it feels too loud, I can hold my grown-up's hand or wear my ear defenders.
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People smile and say "Eid Mubarak". I can say it too, or I can wave.
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Some people like to hug. If I do not want a hug, I can say "No, thank you" and wave instead.
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We may visit family and friends. Children sometimes get gifts.
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Eid can be a busy day. At the end of the day, I can rest in a quiet place.
For grown-ups
Eid changes the usual routine. Show your child the plan for the day in pictures, and agree on a quiet place and a sign for "I need a break".
Sources
- Sunan Abi Dawud 1134, graded sahih by al-Albani
- Sahih al-Bukhari 952
- Sahih Muslim 892
- Sahih al-Bukhari 953
Faith lines come only from the Quran and from hadith graded sahih or hasan. Scholars differ on some details, so ask a scholar you trust.
Pictograms: Sergio Palao, ARASAAC (arasaac.org), Government of Aragón, under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA licence.