CELEBRATION OF AN EID

        People belong to different castes creeds and countries different festivals. These festivals have bolth religious and psychological importance. On these wccasions people perform certain rites and thank God for the blessings that He bestows upon them. They gather together at some place and offer prayers according to the teachings and dogmas of 


their religion. The rich give alms to the poor. Relatives, friends and neighbours pay special visits to one another. They enjoy and rejoice in the same way and in the same manner. Thus such festivals bring all the members of society on one platform and remove all social indisciminations.

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                      Such festivals have also a psychological significance. We need some moments of rest after the day's hectic activities. When routine work begins creating a sense of monotony and boredom in us, we desire to have some change in our life. This is necessary to purify us. So usually fairs are held on this occasion. People play different games. Picnic spots are thronged with people. Children celebrate the occasion with bangs and booms. Sometimes older people also join them. They dance and sing with the children. Dainty and delicious dishes are prepared at home. Sweets and cakes 

cakes specially prepared for the occasion are sent to the near 

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and dear ones. Houses are also decorated. So such festivals serve as an overhaul of our mind, body and soul and bring about positive and constructive changes in our personality.

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                   Eid-ul-fiter is also such an occasion that is celebrated every year with full religious fervour. The Eid comes every year with the message of hope, love, equlity and universal brotherhood. As it comes after the month of fasting it has especial spiritual significance. It symbolises man's moral triumph over his animal instincts.

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                     Apart from the religious purpose, the occasion of Eid provides economic activity. There is a great shopping spree for, ten days. Both the rich and the poor make purchases for the members of their elders on the Eid day. The shopkeepers reap a rich harvest of profits. With the approach of Ramazan and Eid prices shoot up.

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 This tend must be checked. We must keep it in mind  the spirit of such festivals. They are not meant for personal aggrandisement or personal gains. The main purpose of these festivals is to bring hope and happiness in the life of those from whom fate has turned its face.





Sun. Oct. 5, 2014MUSLIMS IN KERALA CELEBRATE EID-UL-AZHA.



After the Prayers, Muslims sacrificed goats and other "halal" animals commemorating the great sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. The meat of the sacrificed animals is destributed among neighbours, relatives and the poor. Since Bakrid this year fell on a Sunday, the state government declared Monday as a Public holiday