AL-TAQWA COLLEGE RAMADAN NIGHT MARKET

Al-Taqwa College

The Islamic Trust Fund and the Al-Taqwa College Ramadan Night Market concluded successfully last night.

We thank all members of our community who participated or attended our Night Market at the Al-Taqwa College premises in Truganina.

We had approximately over 16,000 people in attendance across the 3 evenings, with an extremely large turnout on Saturday evening to observe the special fireworks show put on by Melbourne Fireworks.

With over 50 stall holders and food trucks on offer, visitors had the opportunity to break their fast with their families.

The community were able to experience the spirit of Ramadan by attending their Taraweeh prayers at the Al-Taqwa Masjeed in thousands. Expression of interests are open for stall holders for

Congratulations and greetings on Eid

People may exchange congratulations and good greetings on Eid, no matter what form the words take. For example they may say to one another, “Taqabbal Allaahu minnaa wa minkum (May Allaah accept [the fast and worship] from us and from you” or “Eid mubarak” and other similar permissible greetings. Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: “At the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), when people met one another on the day of Eid, they would say, ‘Taqabbal Allaahu minnaa wa minka (May Allaah accept from us and from you).’”

How do Muslims celebrate Eid?

Muslims across the world begin Eid celebrations by partaking in communal post-dawn prayers, followed by a short sermon. The prayers take place in mosques or large halls but in many countries, it is also held in the open to accomodate the large numbers. People congratulate one another after Eid prayers. They spend the day visiting relatives and neighbours and accepting sweets as they move around from house to house. Children, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and money to celebrate the joyous occasion.

This is preceded by the giving of alms to the poor.

It is common for Muslim-majority nations to decorate their streets with festive lights and hold carnivals to commemorate the end of the holy month.

Each country has traditional desserts and sweets that are prepared before Eid or on the morning of the first day. These foods range from special biscuits and bread to cakes and puddings..

Source: www.aljazeera.com