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Celebrate Eid
Copyright 2003 Nancy Stewart
Ever since I put my Ramadan Song on the
website, I have had requests for a song about Eid. So here it is! Eid is a
Muslim celebration that lasts for three days at the end of Ramadan, which
ends on the morning after the new moon is seen in the sky (Ramadan occurs in
the ninth month of the lunar calendar). Children are told to watch for the
new moon. This year (2013), Eid is projected to begin on November 26th. During
Eid-Ul-fitr Muslims exchange gifts and cards and pay visits to friends.
The
lyrics to this song reflect the information given to me by the families I
sang for at an Eid celebration last year. I am indebted to them for teaching
me about their culture, and as always, believe even a simple song can help
bridge the differences between us. The simple hand motions allow everyone to
take part in the celebration. Eid Mubarek!
Celebrate Eid
Syllables in bold indicate when to do separate motions
Do you see a crescent moon? (3 times)
(form a C with one hand, hold it up high,
and sway it
back and forth to the rhythm)
When you see a crescent moon we can celebrate Eid
We’ll have a
party with our
friends
(alternately pat lap and clap, in rhythm)
And celebrate Eid
We’ll decorate
with lots of
lights
(Open left hand overhead, then right– repeat in
rhythm)
We’ll dress up
in our brand
new clothes
( hands pat lap, shoulders, head, shoulders –repeat to
rhythm)
We’ll eat our special food together
( pretend to eat in rhythm)
We’ll open
up our presents
(clap on “o” , open hands on “up” - repeat)
So do you see a crescent moon?
(repeat first verse motion)
Eid mubarek!
(Blessed Feast)
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November
2003 Song of the Month
