Is it reasonable to describe Eid al-Fitr as the Muslim Christmas?
When Muslims are asked what Eid is, the easiest answer is: “It’s like the Muslim Christmas.” The three days of celebration marking the end of Ramadan have arrived, and Eid, specifically Eid al-Fitr, is here. Having spent the previous month in fasting, prayer and self-restraint, the joys of Eid include simple pleasures like enjoying a daytime meal with friends and family. However, every year the cries go up that Eid celebrations are beginning to look more like Christmas. These voices of doubt should remain unheeded: Muslims in Britain are unlikely to truly emulate Christmas because, for better or worse, we have our own way of doing things. There are of course similarities. Like yuletide, Eid has turned into a glorious excuse for gluttony. Vast quantities of rich foods are consumed, as if to desperately make up for the moderation of the previous month. New clothes are worn and Eid decorations are hung. There was even a minor trend of sending Eid cards, before texting took over. As for Sa
Is it reasonable to describe Eid al-Fitr as the Muslim Christmas?