THE Tamale metropolis will once again be filled to capacity today with the celebration of this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Residents of the metropolis have been preparing feverishly to celebrate the occasion in a grand style.
During such occasions, the metropolis glitters with Muslims exquisitely dressed, mostly in their boubou or “Agbada” attire as they celebrate the season after the month-long Ramadan.
It is worthy to note that both Muslims and non-Muslims share in the joy of the season.
Currently, the metropolis, which is predominantly a Muslim community, is witnessing the influx of a significant number of visitors, including holidaymakers.
Eid-Ul-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. ‘Eid’ is an Arabic word, meaning festivity, while ‘Fitr’ means breaking a fast. It is a three-day celebration where Muslims are encouraged to dress in their best clothing to attend a special prayer that is performed in Mosques or at open spaces like parks and fields.
All the mosques in the metropolis and the Jubilee Park in Tamale will be filled by Muslims as they pray on September 30 and October 1, 2008.
Apart from the prayers to mark the day, it is always a time for residents to socialise and to meet friends, family members and visitors.
It is also a time revellers are treated to a variety of music from both visiting and local artistes at various social gatherings. Undoubtedly, visitors have a lot to experience and enjoy in the metropolis as nightlife is also expected to be boosted during the period.
According to an event organiser, Mr Adam Abdul-Basit, hip-life artistes like K.K. Fosu, Kofi Nti and some local musicians have been billed to perform in the metropolis to mark the day.
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