Introduction :
The Taraweeh prayer:
After having their breakfast at sunset, a Muslim gets ready for the Taraweeh prayer. Taraweeh prayer is a sunnah and a voluntary prayer. It takes place only in Ramadan. Therefore, it is a sign and landmark of the virtuous month of Ramadan. Historically, prophet Mohammad prayed it on his own after al-isha prayer in Ramadan. The prophet’s companions, Sahaba, asked him about it. However, he did not answer them. When they insisted, prophet Mohammad said if he had said it was obligatory, it would have been a must for a muslim to pray it every night in ramadan. Muslims began to pray it individually. Nevertheless, for more organization, Omar ibn al-Khattab suggested that it would be performed in a congregation.
Taraweeh prayer nowadays:
Ever since, mosques compete to attract as many worshipers as possible. Moreover, Muslims do their best to complete reciting the Holy Quran during al-Taraweeh prayer in Ramadan. efficient reciters of the Holy Quran are invited to lead the taraweeh prayer during Ramadan. They attract worshipers. Meanwhile, orators give brief speeches or sermons in the break between the rakat of al-taraweeh prayer. After finishing their voluntary prayer, a Muslim returns home having got a big spiritual doze which makes them closer to their Lord.
Eid Ul-Fitr for adults and children :
As Ramadan approaches its final days, Muslims count the days for Eid ul-fitr to come. Children are busy preparing for the eid. They accompany their parents to markets to buy the clothes for the feast. They also set plans where to spend the eid. Moreover, they count the eid pocket money and how they will spend it. Women of the family do not mind a second round of dusting, sweeping and cleaning up the house, after they have done so at the beginning of Ramadan. A lot of Muslim women indulge themselves in making the Eid dessert and cakes.
Getting ready for zakat Ul-Fitr:
Men and males of the family count and think how to pay the eid ul-fitr zakat. Zakat ul-fitr is obligatory for every Muslim, old, young, poor or rich. The amount of zakat al-fitr is equivalent to the price of a kilo and a half of corn, rice, raisins or wheat. Some Muslims insist on the literal application of the prophet’s sunnah. Therefore, they pay it in cereal or corn. Others say that prophet Mohammad paid zakat-ul fitr for cereals because money was less common than today. Therefore, they pay zakat ul fitr in cash. charities help with zakat ul-fitr. They have lists of the poor who deserve receiving it. However, a lot of Muslims prefer to pay zakat ul-fitr themselves and directly to the poor. A Muslim can pay zakat ul-fitr at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of ramadan.
The Eid ul Fitr prayer:
On the last night of Ramadan, Muslim Jurisprudence Institutions declare the end of the month of Ramadan. committees of scholars are sent to open places, hoping to witness the birth of the crescent of Shawwal. When they do, it is declared that the follo wing day is Eid ul-fitr. celebrations can be seen throughout the Muslim world on the occasion. After performing al-Fajr prayer, mosques begin the Takbeer. They go on saying Takbeer al-eid till the sun rises. Muslims begin to flock to specified open places to perform Salatul-eid. All Muslims, old, young, male and female are recommended to go out for the eid ul-fitr prayer. Muslims look their best. They congratulate each other on the occasion. Feeling very happy, Muslims return home through a different route from the route through which they have come to the praying open space.
