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Nigeria had eid today! Saudi friday..well I suppose technically it is the new moon, even if you can't see it. Considering that Hajj is in Saudi and on a specific day, how do these countries resolve the day difference?
Zakat is only compulsory for muslims.as the above poster stated. Don't fret over it.
Say, George Bush did a iftar dinner at the white house, did Gordon Brown do anything similar?
Was hoping it will be Sat, and I didn't give away Zakaat yet !!
But Happy Eid everyone
London have got a big Eid celebration on Saturday. It depends on the calendar that your mosque follows, rather than what the Saudis say - as I said earlier, my sister's school was split a few years ago because the two local mosques followed different calendars, so ended up with Eid on different days.
Was hoping it will be Sat, and I didn't give away Zakaat yet !!
But Happy Eid everyone
Am I correct in believing you aren't actually Muslim? (Somebody asked at the start of the thread, but I can't find a reply from you.)
Anyway, if you're not, there's good news on the Zakat front; according to Wikipedia, which is never wrong, those entitled to receive Zakat include "new Muslims or those close to becoming Muslim. Even non-muslims could be included." So you need to get down the nearest mosque and collect your winnings
Well last day is either Thursday or Friday. In North America its already been decided that is Friday. But here its still done in a very funny fashion..with one year Eid on three separate days! Come on...all the mosques are supposed to be under one umbrella yet they break on cultural lines sometimes.
A couple of years ago, my sister's school was half empty two days running, since half the community followed one calendar and the other half another, so they celebrated Eid on different days.
According to wikipedia, it's 2.5%. Which you can give to non-muslims in the hope that they'll convert. And it only applies to cash, gold, silver and other commerical items. If you've got any camels, a different rate applies.
Thanks - will ask some people tomorrow, but 2% sounds vague, i.e. does assets mean money in the bank and savings in money, or does it include my house value etc?? (I do have a mortgage btw, does this count as an asset cuz of the equity )
Sorry I know you probably don't know the answer either, will ask and try to google and read on it will report back
2%? Christians, I'm told, have to pay 10%. Was this a marketing ploy by Mohammed?
"Join my religion and you'll benefit from an 8% reduction in charitable giving. ( Don't join my religion and you'll be put to death you infidel dog )."
Thanks - will ask some people tomorrow, but 2% sounds vague, i.e. does assets mean money in the bank and savings in money, or does it include my house value etc?? (I do have a mortgage btw, does this count as an asset cuz of the equity )
Sorry I know you probably don't know the answer either, will ask and try to google and read on it will report back
I think zakat is 2% of everything you have, assets, savings etc.. Paid to the mosque or a charity? There is also a flat rate payment of around £3, I think that just goes to the mosque. Suppose you'll have to read up on it.
I suppose , find someone selling the big issue and give them the cash?
Well last day is either Thursday or Friday. In North America its already been decided that is Friday. But here its still done in a very funny fashion..with one year Eid on three separate days! Come on...all the mosques are supposed to be under one umbrella yet they break on cultural lines sometimes.
So Sandy lets say Pakistan declares last fast is Friday, India declares its Thursday and Saudi declares it is Friday. which one will you follow?
BTW Kudos for making it this far. You're better than most of the muslims I know.
Thanks lilelvis, the experience is amazing, I feel so much stronger for doing it, plus did plenty of reflection.
As recommended by others I will follow what the Islamic Cultural Centre in London advises re Eid day, I have been following their Ramadan table, I also have Sat dish and have Saudi and Jazeera TV, so will watch and see what they decide on Thursday night, not really worried, I know its not allowed to fast on the first day of Eid, but if you want the truth am thinking of doing more fasting after that, perhaps at the weekends or at least once during the week.
I am soooooo looking forward to Eid going to buy presents too
The only thing I haven't thought about is Zakat, not sure what to do about that, in fact I don't really know the rules, is it a specific percentage like the church, if l just give money to any charity does this count? If I am in London it wont be difficult to find homeless people to give money to, but I don't see any homeless people in Oxford!
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