Shawwal

Shawwal 

Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It comes immediately after Ramadhan. Shawwal is also the first month of the Ashhurul Haji (the months of Hajj).

Eidul Fitr 

This happy day is designed by Allah as a sign of gratefulness by the Muslims on the accomplishment of Ramadhan and as an immediate reword by Allah for those who spent the month of Ramadhan in fasting and performing other forms of Ibaadah. Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking Allah for the help and strength that he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practise self-control. 

Sadaqatul Fitr

Sadogatul Fitr is Waajib on the day of Eidul Fitr as the time of Fajr arrives, upon every individual who is not considered poor. Such individuals might not have Zakaah Fardh on them, however they may have some assets equal to the amount on which Zakaah become Fardh  ( whether these assets are for trade or not, or whether a year has passed or not ). Sadaqatul Fitr will be Waajib upon such a person.

If wheat, wheat flour, bran or raisins are to be given for Sadogatul Fitr, then  approximately two kilograms should be given and if it is barley or dates,  then four kilograms should be given. Ary other grain should be given in the amount approximately tow kilograms ( in value, not in weight). The recipients are the same as Zakaah

Six Fasts 

It is commendable to keep six fasts in the month of Shawwal. Rasoolullah (Sal-

lal -laahu alayhi Wa sal-lam) has said: "He who observes sawm (the fasts) in the month of Ramadhan and also observes sawm for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed sawm for the whole year. (Muslim)

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