Day 24: Aidilfitri

Muslims celebrate the festival of Aidilfitri to mark the culmination of Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting. It is a joyous occasion for Muslims, as it signifies a personal triumph, a victory of self-restrain and abstinence, symbolising purification and renewal. The Muslim community ushers in the first day of Aidilfitri by congregating at mosques for morning prayers. Then it’s usually breakfast at home with the family, followed by a visit to the cemetery where deceased loved ones are remembered; graves are cleaned and cleared of overgrowth, and prayers are offered to Allah. This is also a time to forgive and forget past quarrels. Although the first three days are celebrated on a grander scale, many Muslims hold ‘open house’ throughout the month, where friends and neighbors of other races are invited to join in the celebrations

Prayer Points:

• God’s glory to descend upon all Muslims
• They will discover true liberty and freedom
• Christians will bless their Muslim neighbours
• Hostility and mistrust between Muslims and Christians to be bridged.

Prayer Shield: for our elders, pastors and leaders

Leaders’ ministry: Leader of leaders