history:Shawwal (شوّال) is the tenth month on the Lunar Islamic calendar. The first day of Shawwal is Eid ul-Fitr. There are also six days of fasting during Shawwal which, together with the Ramadan fasts, are equivalent to fasting "perpetually" (according to Sahih Muslim). Usually, this is taken to mean the whole year Islam online . It is a common misconception that the six days of fasting must be undertaken on consecutive days, as there are no hadith that support or stipulate this.
Shawwal means ‘lift or carry’; so named because female camels would be carrying a fetus at this time. In this month Muhammad married Aisha, the daughter of his commander-in-chief Abu Bakr. The first day of Shawwal is celebrated as Eid ul-Fitr.
happy breaking of fast.
Edited by AZZKIKR. the kicker of ass, 12 October 2007 - 10:06.