Celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr Unites Muslim Community Across Nepal

Muslims nationwide are rejoicing in the festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr with joy and fervor today. This significant celebration, marking the end of Ramadan’s month-long fasting, is observed with special prayers, gatherings in mosques, and cherished moments with family and friends.

Eid-ul-Fitr, falling on the first day of the tenth month of the Arabic calendar, is celebrated following the completion of the 30-day fast. The decision to observe Eid today was made by the Muslim Commission, chaired by Samim Mian Ansari, due to the non-sighting of the moon on Wednesday.

In the spirit of the occasion, Muslims adhere to the five pillars of their faith, including ‘Roza’ (fasting), ‘Zakat’ (charitable giving), ‘Hajj’ (pilgrimage), ‘Namaz’ (prayer), and ‘Kalama’ (declaration of faith).

During Ramadan, considered a sacred month, Muslims engage in acts of charity, including the giving of ‘Zakat’. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated with the consumption of ‘Sevai’ and collective prayers, bringing families and communities together in mosques or outdoor locations.

The Muslim community, constituting 5.9 percent of Nepal’s population according to the National Census-2078, is planning to comprehensively study its social, economic, political, cultural, and educational conditions for accurate representation to the government.

Despite the presence of mosques in Kathmandu, there’s a need for more spacious facilities for congregational prayers and cultural activities, a concern highlighted by community leaders.