Dammam: India Fraternity Forum hosts spectacular ‘Eid Milan’

Dammam, Aug 25: Eid-ul-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast on that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity.

In Gulf countries the celebration of Eid for Indian community confines them only to perform Eid prayers and sleep the whole day and then make calls to their families abroad who are suppose to celebrate the Eid with their family and friends. But this time India Fraternity Forum, Eastern Province arranged “Eid Milan”, an Eid Get Together on 10th of August 2013 at Anak Isthira Hall which gave a real experience of celebrating Eid at their home land. A large number of elders, youngsters, their families, representatives attended the event with much enthusiasm and joy.

The greenery of the Isthira has given a new freshness to the minds of the people gathered. As part of the gathering there were cultural events, sports events, games and entertainment arranged for elders and kids. The kids were really enjoyed and played in the green play grounds who are always arrested in 4 walls of the flats in gulf countries.

People who are coming to gulf with only the aim of earning have really enjoyed and made this evening memorable. There were different arrangements made for ladies who were also enjoyed the whole day.

There was delicious lunch in the afternoon and also snacks and drinks were distributed in the evening.

The event was successfully coordinated by Hanif Jokatte and Ashraf Kukkaje.