Muslims are celebrating Eid simply and in homes this Year.

As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan almost comes about to an end, Muslim families, Communities and individuals will be in preparation for Eid celebrations. But this year in 2020 They are celebrating simply and at home. The council of Islamic organization of greater Chicago and several other organizations announced there will be no Mass, prayer in Chicagoland due to lockdown and coronavirus pandemic. Eid Prayers also called thanksgiving prayers for Muslims.

In Illinois and nations all outdoor festivals, and other celebratory events are suspended. All Muslims decided to perform Eid Prayers in Home.

According to the local mosque Imam During an Interview, He said, “We are Not offering Eid prayers or Gathering as the Illinois state governments’ ban on all religious congregations as part of the fight against COVID-19.”

During the lockdown and some countries having curfew religious groups and Muslim organization have changed the way they observe their faith while places of worship have been closed to the public and social distancing rules have been in place. All the Islamic organization in Chicago and its Suburbs advice Muslims that Eid prayers should be done by Muslims at home rather than at mosques or Conventions Hall.

Basically, Eid al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, and is celebrated with Eid prayers, family gatherings. This year, it is expected to either on May 23 or 24.the Eid is also often called sweet Festival. Pakistani, Indian and some other tradition, they served to everyone Sheer Khurma or Sheer Khorma which is made with milk, noodles and other ingredients.

But as mass gatherings are still prohibited and social distancing rules are still in place, Eid celebrations in Chicago land will look very different for everyone.

Eid celebrations will begin either on Saturday, May 23, or Sunday, May 24.

Like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr begins with the sighting of the crescent moon (a day after the new moon), so Muslims must wait until the evening before Eid to verify its date.

If the crescent moon is not visible on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ramadan continues for another day mean Saturday May 23rd, 2020. People were waiting for the new moon sighting to be confirmed. Once it is declared to be Eid. They exchanged hugs and congratulated one another by saying "Eid Mubarak". But they will not be allowed hugs due to social distancing rules.