`Eid al-Fitr is intended as a celebration of thanksgiving to Allah for His blessings as He granted us the opportunity to fast and utilize the spiritual rewards of the month of Ramadan.

 

Allah says:

 

“It was the month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was [first] bestowed from on high as a guidance unto man and a self-evident proof of that guidance, and as the standard by which to discern the true from the false. Hence, whoever of you lives to see this month shall fast throughout it; but he that is ill, or on a journey, [shall fast instead for the same] number of other days. God wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer hardship; but [He desires] that you complete the number [of days required], and that you extol God for His having guided you aright, and that you render your thanks [unto Him].” (Al=-Baqarah 2:185)

 

Since Ramadan was a rigorous training course we are ordered to celebrate its completion with feasting and sharing the joy with family and friends. It is also an occasion to cement the bonds of brotherhood and share the blessings with others.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.