Week 4: Mastery and Eid Preparation
Week 4: Lesson 2
Eid Celebrations and Beyond
Here, we explore the two types of Eid, the traditions it encompasses, and an understanding of how Gazans prepare. This Eid, let's celebrate with a purpose, mindful of the hardships our brothers and sisters in Gaza endure. It's a chance to shift from feeling guilty about our blessings to truly being grateful for them. But gratitude alone isn't enough; we must use what we have to make a difference. Let's promise to keep working and mobilizing until we see a free Palestine.
Find beginner resources below!
Palestinian children in Gaza celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid the destruction of their city (2021).
Read more on the two separate celebrations that hold distinct meanings: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, each carrying its own unique significance.
Learn all about Eidya, a Eid tradition that combines “Eid” and “hadiyah,” translating to ‘Eid gifts.’
Explore the preparations by Palestinians in Gaza for the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.