Chand Raat is the festival
which is quite popular in the world and its celebrations is what must never be
missed at all. Muslims celebrate the Eid-Ul-Fitr after the month of fasting
‘Ramdhan’ after sighting the moon of Shawwal. The moon of Shawwal makes the
official announcement of the end of the Holy month of Ramdan.
What is Chand Raat? Well it happens on the night of moon sighting (29th or 30th
Ramdan) and this occasion is called Chand Raat. After the moon if sighted, the
celebration sees no boundaries then for the Muslims even the whole country.
Excitement and greetings start following.
The youngsters are found engaging in exploding the fire crackers and come
iPeople come out on the roads and go to relatives and friends’ homes to greet
them the Chand Raat Mubarak.
It is also the last minute’s shopping on Chand Raat. People come out in
abundance to shop for the Eid. Men, women and kids all are found in the markets
with bigger smiles on face.
Girls apply henna on hands to mark the bigger celebrations and wear the bangles
with happiness. Sweet dishes are cooked on this occasion.