Eid al-Fitr

First of all, Michael and I have both returned to Doha after a wonderfully long visit.

These donations are given around this time as Ramadan has recently ended. Eid is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning Festivity. At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family. A sense of generosity and gratitude colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan.
One of the best things about our compound is that there is a very active group of ladies. They organize coffee mornings, evening socials, bunco and many other activities. Today as a way of thanking the compound workers for all of their hard work, donations were collected and cash gifts were given to each compound employee. This has been organized at our compound for at least 3 years. It is really such a small gift that makes a big impact.