1. Ramadan and Eid
Muslim Holidays

2. What are Holidays?
Christmas
Hanukah
Thanksgiving
Easter
Eid

3. Holiday Traditions Christmas Trees Lighting the houses and trees
Gift giving
Making candy and deserts
Dressing nicely

4. Real spirit of Holidays
Charity
Sharing
Understanding the needs of others
Sacrificing
Remembering God and His Commandments

5. Ramadan – A month of Fasting
The most blessed month in Muslim calendar
Muslims fast from Sunrise to Sunset
A month of great sacrifice, both on self and by sharing one’s wealth
Remembering God and obeying His Will are the main objectives

6. Eid – A Celebration First Day of the month, following Ramadan
God’s gift to Muslims for fasting in Ramadan
The spirit of Prayers, Charity, Sharing and togetherness continues:
Start the day with collective prayers
Giving charity on this day is required
Everyone greets with a hug
A lot of traditional sweets are made
Money rather than Gifts is considered better
Families and friends get together

7. Eid Day Fasting is prohibited Put on new clothes, or your best clothes
Start the day with a sweet snack
Go to a mosque to pray
After prayers everyone greets each other “Eid Mubarik”
Give gifts or money to those younger than you

8. Questions