To many people, celebrating Eids is a non-religious matter. They believe that one has the choice to participate in celebrating any Eid, for any nation, religion, or culture, as long as that does not involve engaging in Haram (prohibited) actions.

Based on this view, many Muslims often engage in various celebrations, and participate in the holidays of other peoples and religions.

True Muslims approach the celebration of Eids with correct understanding and conception. They avoid major violations associated with these occasions:

• They avoid participating in any celebration or festivity that is not legislated by Allah.
• They avoid celebrating the Eids in a way similar to that of the kuffar or the fasiqs (corrupt) who overstep Allah's boundaries when they rejoice. They indulge in various acts of disobedience, such as the mingling of men and women, wearing improper clothing, dancing and listening to music, committing adultery, drinking alcohol, etc.

• They avoid performing unjustified practices and bid`ahs done by the ignorant Muslims during these days, such as visiting graveyards, or spending the night preceding the Eid in extended worship.

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