Eid’s coming! Let’s party!

17 Sep, 2008  Random, Socializing

 As Eid is approaching near the end of Ramadan, there’s alot of celebration in the air.
Note: Eid holiday for government is 28th to 6th this month for 2008. Qatar Stock market closes from 25th. Individual work places will be different.

So what’s it all about? Quite simply, we have two Eids a year, they’re a Muslim person’s Christmas(s). This one is called Eid Al Fitr. After a long month’s fasting during Ramadan, it’s God’s gift of partying. Yep. He’s saying “Thanks for trying your best to understand how precious life is, now go party!”.

It lasts for 3 days and is usually filled with festivities. Children will go around from house to house, sing songs and get money, kids will also play and probably go a bit insane with their new found fortune and buy candy.

It’s also a time where inheritances are distributed and the, once children, and now adults, give to their parents in appreciation for all they’ve provided for when they were young.

Although a religious occassion, I guess that it’s ‘money’ thats in the air. I remember when I was younger, I’d get around 200-300 QR on the first day and be so excited! That’s alot!

Some places usually light up fireworks, there’s live entertainment, and usually plays and theatre shows to please the public.

Late at night, people would go out to simply go all out. Eid Al Fitr in Qatar.

Oh! Don’t forget to say “Eid Mubarak” on Eid! (That’s our Merry Christmas).

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