| ATLANTA HARARIS CELEBRATE EID AL-FITR
Atlanta - December 30, 2000 By Ranni Tewfik Age 13 Grade 8 |
| Children are laughing
and playing. A hearty feast has been cooked. This can only mean one thing:
Eid has arrived once again this year. Eid is a joyous holiday of the Muslims
that is celebrated twice in a year. This year's Eid is one not to forget.
I especially enjoy this celebration because of the family togetherness.
Hararians never get to see each other all in the same place. The only set
back of this festivity is that it is only practiced for one day.
Before Muslims can enjoy Eid, they must go through a month of strenuous and arduous period of fasting. During this time, no eating, drinking, or bad deeds are allowed. But once the moon is sighted after about thirty days, the fun can start. Once you wake up the next morning, you go for the Eid prayer, give your thanks to Allah, and receive abundant rewards from Him. I attend an Islamic school on Sundays at my aunt's house. Every year me and my cousins give a performance to remember at the Eid party. We recite surahs, duas, hadith, and poems. |
Age 13 Garde 8
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The mothers prepare a wonderful meal of meats, vegetables, and sweets.
Money is given out to all the little children by the fathers so that they
can spend it on gifts and toys. The older kids get to talk with people
they have not seen in a long time. The adults converse with each other
and you can tell everyone is having a good time.
In conclusion, this year's Eid was a great time and will always be memorable. Laughter is in the air and the smell of delicious foods is wavering around. Only one thing could be better than this: next year's Eid! |
Atlanta Harari community celebrated Eid gathering with family
and friends here in Atlanta on December 30, 2000. About 300 people attended
this special occasion. Several speeches regarding the gathering ware
made by the organizers and guest speakers. This was followed by Atlanta
Quraan Gey kids reciting the Quraan and Nashida. It was concluded by celebrating
Mewlud An Nabi.
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