Happy Eid, Eid Mubarak العيد مبارك

Happy Eid to all of our GumGummers who are celebrating! Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyous celebration. May this Eid bring peace and joy to your homes.

Eid is an Arabic word meaning "celebration". It is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world, usually marked by two days of communal prayer, feasting and gift-giving. Eid also marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Below are some interesting facts about Ramadan 

1. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

2. Ramadan is considered to be the holiest month of the year for Muslims.

3. During Ramadan, Muslims observe a period of fasting (sawm) from sunrise to sunset.

4. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.

5. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sexual activities from dawn to sunset.

6. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is called suhoor, and the meal at sunset is called iftar.

7. During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran and to perform extra prayers.

8. Ramadan is an opportunity for Muslims to practice patience, self-discipline, and spirituality.

9. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate with a 3-day festival called Eid al-Fitr.