Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to talk about Eid Mubarak. But what exactly is Eid Mubarak? It’s a big celebration with a feast, similar to Christmas. It comes after Ramadan, a special time when we fast for 30 days. Fasting means we don’t eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. It’s challenging, but it’s meant to help us understand how poor people feel when they go without food. I’ve managed to fast for a whole day twice, once for 17 hours and another time for 14 hours. I also practiced by fasting for half a day.
Syawal is the month when we celebrate Eid and break our fast. Ramadan is my favorite time of the year because it’s not just about fasting; it’s about controlling our emotions. We try not to get angry and instead, laugh and have fun even if something annoys us. For kids who want to fast the whole day, it’s best to stay busy to make the time pass quickly.
We celebrate Eid with other Muslims, and after praying, we enjoy a big meal. You can’t eat before praying and must perform Wudhu first. Wudhu involves cleaning your ears, nose, face, and body, ending with your legs.
The reason we fast is to empathize with those who don’t have enough to eat. My mom often says, “You take things for granted,” and it’s true. I appreciate my life more because of fasting. There’s an Indonesian movie about 20 poor kids who only eat rice and tofu. Despite their hardships, they become smart and earn money.
Fasting can be really tough. If you think it’s easy, give it a try and see how it feels!