History of Uraza Bayram
Uraza-Bairam is the Turkic designation of the Muslim day of dispensation. Its second name is Id al-Fitr. Uraza-bairam is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which the faithful observe the strictest fasting and even abstain from intimacy in the daytime. On the first day of the month following Ramadan - Shawwalah - Muslims celebrate, eat food and drinks.
The history of Uraza-Bairam is associated with the name of the pro-Mohammed, for it was during the Ramadan period that Allah bestowed upon him the first lines of the Qur'an.
Preparation for Uraza Bayram
A few days before the holiday preparation begins. The house should be carefully cleaned, elegant clothes prepared. It is necessary to perform ablution, and also to wash cattle and domestic animals. Particular attention is paid to the preparation of various dishes. Mistresses are preparing a sumptuous table, on which must necessarily be present sweets, compotes, pilaf, as well as meat. There are also traditional national dishes: pancakes in Tatarstan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia - dates, raisins, etc. Guests treat their neighbors, the air is saturated with the feeling of a holiday.
What is the number of Uraza Bairam in 2016?
In 2016, the holiday of Uraza-Bairam falls on 11 July. Ramadan lasts from June 18 to July 11.
On the morning of the holiday, the men go to prayer. Eid-Namaz begins an hour before dawn. In large cities, for example, in Moscow, special places for ritual prayer are organized. In 2016 they will be 8. On the way to the mosque, the believers greet each other with a blessing: "Id Mubarak!"
Congratulations on Uraza Bayram
In the evening of the holiday, the whole family should gather behind a table and congratulate each other on Uraza Bairam.
On the first day of the month of Shaval, besides greetings, one should also ask forgiveness from relatives, and also give gifts and refreshments. Mandatory alms are required. It is called ul-fitr. Everyone considers it his duty to give as much as possible.
Not only the living, but also the dead need attention. The orthodox people visit the cemetery and read the sacred surahs over the tombstones. It is believed that the spirits on this day visit their relatives.