Astonishing that In Uganda, christian families celebrate this day way more than the actual participants mandated to celebrate it more. Over the past years, I have been making my own small time research into this new phenomenon as to why do Christians look forward to breaking a fast they did not even participate in, I wondered. Throughout this time, many folks just love the fact that there will be a lot of eating per say. The one person who will make you learn how to celebrate any important day for feasting is a non-participants in this case scenario my good fellow Christians some not all obviously in the activities before the feast. Make no mistake my brothers and sisters of the Islamic faith you guys do know how to throw a feast and my Christian friends know how to enjoy a feasting given one.
Some one may ask what exactly is so important about this day. According to the Islamic faith after the long thirty days of fasting and prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, it's a special time for my brothers and sisters of the faith just like the Lent period is to the Christians. As it is during this moment that ones faith and endurance is tested greatly. First, it is a sign of great respect to the Islamic faith for one participate joyfully during this fasting period.
Secondly, it is a moment for one to be able to renew their faith and love for Allah the almighty through penance of ones sin to another and to Allah (God).
Back to the situation at hand Eid Mubarak a day started with prayers to mark the beginning of the new beginning in ones faith. During this celebration, families and friends gather to thank Allah(God) for the many gifts and each person is embraced and invited to join in the feasting. Loads of preparations are made during this joyous moment.Never have I seen any group of people celebrate Eid like most Ugandans and Christians for that matter. The experience here is overwhelmingly great that anyone who can actually look forward to this day will always mark the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan on their yearly calendar given the chance. Comprising of lots of food, drinks and most importantly family and friends together sharing light moments. oh when it comes to the food, dear lord have mercy, there is so much to eat one and lots of drinks.
To my brothers and sisters of the faith, Eid Mubarak festival rocks. May the Almighty Allah grant you all your requests and blessings.
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