Dear Friend I am delighted to extend my congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Eid Ul Fitr. Almost two billion Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Eid is an Arabic word which means a recurring event and denotes the festivals of Islam. The word Eid occurs in the Qur'an meaning a joyous occasion. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and is a culmination of the month-long struggle towards a higher spiritual state. Ramadan, as one of the five pillars of Islam, holds special significance for Muslims, since the Quran, the book of Muslim scripture, was revealed during this month. It is also the time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset every day, refraining from food and water. Fasting is not only a symbol of sacrifice and purification, but also a measure of self-restraint and to teach humility and patience and for encouraging compassion for those less fortunate. Charity and service are particularly emphasized during Ramadan, and Muslims are required to donate food and a percentage of their wealth to the poor. It has been a time for inner reflection, devotion to God and self-control. The sighting of the new moon at the end of Ramadhan heralds the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr. Eid is also a day of thanksgiving. I join all New Zealand Muslims and Muslims around the globe in celebrating Eid and expressing thanks to Allah by means of distributing alms, gifts among the poor, the needy, children and loved ones and offering special prayers for peace and harmony around the world. New Zealand prides itself on good relations between communities and places great value on human rights and dignity. The Muslim community in New Zealand is made up of people from a vast array of ethnicities and contributes much to our society.
Labour is committed to promoting an environment in which the many peoples who make up New Zealand can live together in harmony. We place great value on its relationship with the Muslim community. Once again, my family and I extend Eid Mubarak and best wishes to you and your friends and families on this festive day. Yours truly
'Eid a Day of forgiveness Each 'Eid is a Day of forgiveness. When a Muslim assemble in the congregation of the Day, they all whole-heartedly pray for forgiveness and strength in faith. And Allah has assured those who approach Him with sincerity of His mercy and forgiveness. In that pure assembly and highly spiritual congregation any true Muslim would feel ashamed of himself before Allah to hold any enmity or ill feelings toward his brethren. A true Muslim would be deeply impressed by this brotherly and spiritual assembly, and would overcome hid feting if he has been exposed to any. Consequently, he would find himself moving along with others responding to the spirit of the Day to purify his heart and soul. In any case, he would forgive those who might have wronged him; because he himself would be praying for Allah's forgiveness, and would do his best to acquire it. The spirit of this highly devotional assembly would teach him that if he forgives he will be forgiven. And when he forgives, the virtue of forgiveness will be mercifully exercised by Allah, and widely exchanged between the Muslims. And that marks the Day as a Day of Forgiveness.
Eid On Eid Day Christians didn't get extravagant festive ideas from their scriptures, just as Muslims didn't get the no-fun philosophy from theirs. It's all made up later. Why, Christians even made up Christ's date of birth for collective convenience. And they haven't even tried to be original with their objects of celebration. The Norway trim tree is European rather than Middle Eastern. And it became a mass practice to decorate a tree in or outside one's house in anticipation of Christmas only a couple of hundred years ago. Jews have their Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, Hindus have their Diwali when they light up and paint complicated natural patterns outside their front door, Sikhs have their Besakhi when they beat drums and dance around bonfires... Why can't we make up something nice for our prime festival? Something fun for the whole family, whole community? Can't we use some light, colours, songs, games, stories? Anything that's cheerful and most people can join in. The religious part of Ramadan and Eid is personal, so keep it within you. The festival part can only work if it's a collective celebration. So let's talk about it. If Eid means anything to you, does the day make you feel a part of the celebration? What is your Eid like? What would you like it to be? Instead of inviting friends and families at home for feast, going to friends and family, day gets over by visiting one are two visits. Why not Eid Milan on Eid day,? .Where we can gather, meet and greet our nears and dears under one roof , it can be a one dish Party, we bring what we cook at home on Eid day
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Dear Friend
I am delighted to extend my congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Eid Ul Fitr.
Almost two billion Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Eid is an Arabic word which means a recurring event and denotes the festivals of Islam. The word Eid occurs in the Qur'an meaning a joyous occasion.
The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and is a culmination of the month-long struggle towards a higher spiritual state.
Ramadan, as one of the five pillars of Islam, holds special significance for Muslims, since the Quran, the book of Muslim scripture, was revealed during this month. It is also the time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset every day, refraining from food and water. Fasting is not only a symbol of sacrifice and purification, but also a measure of self-restraint and to teach humility and patience and for encouraging compassion for those less fortunate. Charity and service are particularly emphasized during Ramadan, and Muslims are required to donate food and a percentage of their wealth to the poor.
It has been a time for inner reflection, devotion to God and self-control. The sighting of the new moon at the end of Ramadhan heralds the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr.
Eid is also a day of thanksgiving. I join all New Zealand Muslims and Muslims around the globe in celebrating Eid and expressing thanks to Allah by means of distributing alms, gifts among the poor, the needy, children and loved ones and offering special prayers for peace and harmony around the world.
New Zealand prides itself on good relations between communities and places great value on human rights and dignity. The Muslim community in New Zealand is made up of people from a vast array of ethnicities and contributes much to our society.
Labour is committed to promoting an environment in which the many peoples who make up New Zealand can live together in harmony. We place great value on its relationship with the Muslim community.
Once again, my family and I extend Eid Mubarak and best wishes to you and your friends and families on this festive day.
Yours truly
Dr Ashraf Choudhary QSO
Member of Parliament
'Eid a Day of forgiveness
Each 'Eid is a Day of forgiveness.
When a Muslim assemble in the congregation of the Day, they all whole-heartedly pray for forgiveness and strength in faith. And Allah has assured those who approach Him with sincerity of His mercy and forgiveness. In that pure assembly and highly spiritual congregation any true Muslim would feel ashamed of himself before Allah to hold any enmity or ill feelings toward his brethren.
A true Muslim would be deeply impressed by this brotherly and spiritual assembly, and would overcome hid feting if he has been exposed to any. Consequently, he would find himself moving along with others responding to the spirit of the Day to purify his heart and soul.
In any case, he would forgive those who might have wronged him; because he himself would be praying for Allah's forgiveness, and would do his best to acquire it.
The spirit of this highly devotional assembly would teach him that if he forgives he will be forgiven.
And when he forgives, the virtue of forgiveness will be mercifully exercised by Allah, and widely exchanged between the Muslims. And that marks the Day as a Day of Forgiveness.
Eid On Eid Day
Christians didn't get extravagant festive ideas from their scriptures, just as Muslims didn't get the no-fun philosophy from theirs. It's all made up later. Why, Christians even made up Christ's date of birth for collective convenience.
And they haven't even tried to be original with their objects of celebration. The Norway trim tree is European rather than Middle Eastern.
And it became a mass practice to decorate a tree in or outside one's house in anticipation of Christmas only a couple of hundred years ago.
Jews have their Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, Hindus have their Diwali when they light up and paint complicated natural patterns outside their front door, Sikhs have their Besakhi when they beat drums and dance around bonfires...
Why can't we make up something nice for our prime festival? Something fun for the whole family, whole community? Can't we use some light, colours, songs, games, stories? Anything that's cheerful and most people can join in.
The religious part of Ramadan and Eid is personal, so keep it within you.
The festival part can only work if it's a collective celebration. So let's talk about it. If Eid means anything to you, does the day make you feel a part of the celebration?
What is your Eid like? What would you like it to be?
Instead of inviting friends and families at home for feast, going to friends and family, day gets over by visiting one are two visits. Why not Eid Milan on Eid day,? .Where we can gather, meet and greet our nears and dears under one roof , it can be a one dish Party, we bring what we cook at home on Eid day
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