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Im gathering signatures for a petition to make Eid a national holiday in USA. If you like to participate pls contact me on : Email :[email protected] Twitter: @rasheedalhabash & @UAFI
Things About EID & Ramadan
Eid, is a three-day Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday celebrates the conclusion of the thirty days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan The first day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month Shawwal.
Ramadan is the holiest of months in the Islamic calendar. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. The name came from the time before the Islamic calendar, when the month of Ramadan fell in the summer. Fasting during this month is often thought figuratively to burn away all sins. Muslims believe that the Qur'an was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by the angel Gibril (Gabriel) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Furthermore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open all the month and the gates of Hell (Jahannam) would be closed. The first day of the next month, Shawwal, is spent in celebrations and is observed as the "Festival of Breaking Fast" or `Eid ul-Fitr
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October 6, 2015
The feedback received throughout this campaign highlights the profound importance of official recognition for this holiday. I am currently reaching out to representatives to discuss the potential for formal legislative consideration.
October 6, 2015
The momentum behind this request for national recognition continues to grow at a remarkable pace. This steady progress confirms that there is a broad desire for inclusive holidays that reflect the diversity of our nation.
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As Salaamu Alaikum, our Islamic community is located in Montgomery Al. We would also like to have infor. On how to get started.
its long overdue tbh. my kids always have to miss school for eid and it causes so many problems.
it would mean the world to our kids to have the day off. hopefully enough people see this.
Please make this happen. Been waiting for a change like this for years.
YES! about time we get some recognition here.
Every other religious holiday is a national holiday, why not eid?
We can do this America!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Im gathering signatures for a petition to make Eid a national holiday in USA. If you like to participate pls contact me on : Email :[email protected] Twitter: @rasheedalhabash & @UAFI
Things About EID & Ramadan
Eid, is a three-day Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday celebrates the conclusion of the thirty days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan The first day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month Shawwal.
Ramadan is the holiest of months in the Islamic calendar. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. The name came from the time before the Islamic calendar, when the month of Ramadan fell in the summer. Fasting during this month is often thought figuratively to burn away all sins. Muslims believe that the Qur'an was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by the angel Gibril (Gabriel) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Furthermore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open all the month and the gates of Hell (Jahannam) would be closed. The first day of the next month, Shawwal, is spent in celebrations and is observed as the "Festival of Breaking Fast" or `Eid ul-Fitr
Updates
October 6, 2015
The feedback received throughout this campaign highlights the profound importance of official recognition for this holiday. I am currently reaching out to representatives to discuss the potential for formal legislative consideration.
October 6, 2015
The momentum behind this request for national recognition continues to grow at a remarkable pace. This steady progress confirms that there is a broad desire for inclusive holidays that reflect the diversity of our nation.
21 Comments
Assalamu Alakium If everyone else's religious holidays are recognized ours should be also inshallah.
As Salaamu Alaikum, our Islamic community is located in Montgomery Al. We would also like to have infor. On how to get started.
its long overdue tbh. my kids always have to miss school for eid and it causes so many problems.
it would mean the world to our kids to have the day off. hopefully enough people see this.
Please make this happen. Been waiting for a change like this for years.
YES! about time we get some recognition here.
Every other religious holiday is a national holiday, why not eid?
We can do this America!
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Assalamu Alakium If everyone else's religious holidays are recognized ours should be also inshallah.