Rozario High School, Mangalore Observes Ramzan

Rozario High School, Mangalore Observes Ramzan

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Mangalore, September 3: Rozario High School Mangalore, in keeping with universal brotherhood and spirit of harmony among the various beliefs, celebrated   the Islamic festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan)  on 3rd of September 2011 in the School Hall. The programme started with a prayer, which was followed by the Recitation of Qur’an by student Tansif Usain. The Headmaster  of Rosario High School Mr.Aloysius Dsouza welcomed the president of the function  Fr.Stany Goveas,Correspondent of Rosario Institutions, Chief guest Mrs. Shahanaz M. - Editor of ’Anupama’ the womens monthly megazine, President of PTA Mr. Mohammed Ali, the senior teacher P.Janardhan Rao and the gathering of students and well wishers.

 

 

 

 

Then the significance of the feast of Ramzan was given by the student Mohammed Shabab. The Chief guest addressed the gathering stressing  the importance of the  namaz/prayer,fasting and alms giving. She said that we should love our religion as well as respect other’s religion too. We are children of one God so we should share the joy of the Feast with others specially with the poor and suffering. Later the President of the programme Rev. Fr. Stany Goveas conveyed the wishes of Ramzan and advised the students saying that "He who prays well, lives well".
Representatives of Muslim Students were honoured by giving a rose, by the chief guest. Cultural Stage programme followed  comprised of songs, dances & a special traditional dance called ’Duff’. Vote of thanks was given by student Nauseera. The whole programme was conducted by the  Muslim students of our high school and ended with the National Anthem.

 

 

 

 

RAMZAN (Ramadan):

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
 Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.
Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. This donation is of actual food -- rice, barley, dates, rice, etc. -- to ensure that the needy can have a holiday meal and participate in the celebration. This donation is known as sadaqah al-fitr (charity of fast-breaking).
On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer.

 

I J Saldanha Shet