Eid al-Fitr is a national holiday custom.

Eid al-Fitr is a festival custom of the Hui people.

Because of their belief in Islam, the Hui people mainly celebrate three major festivals every year, namely Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Holy Day, all of which are calculated according to the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, is one of the important festivals in Islam. It is held on the first day after Ramadan, usually in August or September of the Gregorian calendar.

Ramadan in September is a month of fasting for Muslims. They are forbidden to eat and drink from sunrise to sunset, and there are other taboos to show their piety and reverence for Allah. 1 October1day is the day when they end fasting and return to normal life. It is also a day for them to celebrate, pray, congratulate each other, give gifts and sympathize with the poor.

The custom of Eid al-Fitr of Hui nationality;

1, watch the new moon advance, fast break.

The date of Eid al-Fitr depends on the time when the new moon appears. If you see a new moon (crescent moon) on the last night of Ramadan, it means that the next day is Eid al-Fitr; If you don't see the new moon, you have to postpone it until you see it. Therefore, the date of Eid al-Fitr is not fixed every year, but changes between August and September in the solar calendar.

2, the second is to pay "Torkan" (quick donation).

On the eve of Eid al-Fitr or in the morning, before the ceremony in the mosque, every adult Muslim should donate a certain amount of money or food according to his own financial ability as a relief for the poor and an atonement for God.

This kind of donation is called "Feitour Kan", also called "quick donation" or "quick donation". If you don't pay the "Feitour hurdle", it will even destroy the perfection of fasting, even for a month.

3. Attend festivals and ceremonies

On the morning of Eid al-Fitr, Muslims should wash up, put on holiday clothes and white hats, and go to the mosque to attend the festival ceremony. Do it for two weeks before the ceremony, and then listen to the imam (the religious leader of Islam) to pray for God's blessing and blessing. After the ceremony, Muslims should hug and congratulate each other and say "Happy Eid al-Fitr" or "Congratulations on your Eid al-Fitr".

4. Exchange gifts and visit relatives and friends.

During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims should give gifts to each other to show friendship and blessings. The contents and forms of gifts are different, some are food, some are clothes, some are books and some are money. Muslims also visit relatives and friends to greet and bless each other. Some people even go to the graves of their ancestors to worship and pray.

5. entertain guests and sympathize with the poor.

During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims will entertain guests and share the joy and food of the festival. They should prepare rich meals, especially beef, mutton and fried pasta. They also want to show their sympathy and concern by sending food, clothes, money and other items to the poor.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Hui Nationality