102-569: Murgull is a village in the municipality of Podujevo , Kosovo . This Kosovo location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Podujevo Podujevë or Besianë ( Albanian definite form : Podujeva or Besiana ; Serbian Cyrillic : Подујево ) is a city and municipality in the Pristina District in Kosovo . Podujevë is the largest municipality of Kosovo since it covers 632.59 km (244 sq mi) and
204-476: A 35 km distance and between Batllavë and Llapashticë e Epërme with 12–15 km. Llapi's jaw is located between Repë and Murgull (14 km) and from Bellasica to Uglar's Cape (14 km). Gallapi is placed between Batllavë and Metergoc in latitude and from Turuçicë to Koliq in longitude. Highest point of Podujevë is 1,779 m (5,837 ft) located in the Kopaonik Mountains , while
306-509: A battleground during the conflict, in which the Battle of Podujevë was fought. The battle ended in a ceasefire called on by foreign forces. The road coming into Podujevë from the city of Niš was the site of the 2001 Podujevë bus bombing , in which a bus carrying Serb pilgrims traveling to the Gračanica monastery site was bombed. Twelve Serb pilgrims were killed and dozens more were injured by
408-652: A bigger rebellion in other regions. The rebellion was extinguished in 1847. When Serbia acquired the Sanjak of Nis in 1877, many Albanians were expelled from their homes in Nis and the surrounding regions, and Llapi was one of their first destinations as they sought refuge in Kosovo. There is not a single village in Podujevë where Muhaxhirs or migrants cannot be found. Furthermore, they established new villages. The Albanians of Llapi, since
510-542: A circle in their palms or just coloring the fingertips. The older men might do those simple designs as well, but it is not that common. Henna is a "woman's" thing in Afghanistan when it comes to doing designs on their hands and feet. At night, multiple campfires are set around houses, sometimes to the point that entire valleys may initially appear to be engulfed in flame. Celebratory fire with automatic rifles, particularly tracer rounds, can also be expected in high density. Eid
612-466: A fort with a church. Albanians are cited in the middle of the 14th century as miners and farmers while Albanian toponyms have been recorded in the area since the 15th century. Podujevë remained under Ottoman Rule from 1455 to 1912. Podujevë was initially organized as a Nahije, and it was the largest one of Vushtrria. During the 15th to 18th centuries, Ottomans attempted to develop agriculture, farming, vineyards, beekeeping and handicrafts within
714-448: A long battle. The residents were required to come back to the town, and afterwards, some 500 men were killed without trial. 10 places are recorded to be mass graveyards. Starting from December 1994, Albanians were conscripted and sent to fight in other part of Yugoslavia. After World War II , the Llapi region was under Serbian Rule. Serbian administration collected 11,297,067 dinars under
816-488: A medium continental climate . The climate is influenced by microclimatic factors that give some small specifics to this space. Among the microclimatic factors, the most important are the Llapi field and the mountains that surround it from all sides. The effect of mountains is that they have more precipitation, lower temperatures, snow stays longer, are covered with forests, etc. So, Podujevë is somewhat colder than in other cities of Kosovo . The average temperature in Podujevë
918-518: A number of natural monuments which were recognized as valuable resources. The list includes: Podujevë has 77 settlements comprising 88,499 inhabitants. According to the 2011 census, the urban population is estimated to consist of 23,453 citizens. The rural population lives in 77 villages with a total number of 65,046 residents. From the overall population, Albanians are 87,523, Ashkali 680, Roma 75, Bosniaks 33, Serbs 12, Turks 5, Egyptians 2 and 43 are not specified. Albanians constitute 98.9% of
1020-513: A region of Pristina . In 1913, Llapi numbered 27,081 residents, while 10 years beforehand, 38,520 residents were present. On 20 August 1914, Serbia announced a decree in which the colonisation of its newly acquired territories was planned. This, and the process of disarmament of the local population, were key factors to the rise of the Kaçak guerilla movement. During the First World War , most of
1122-573: A viable solution to the economic problems of the region's residents. During 1981–1991, 51 ethnic Albanian soldiers were wrongfully murdered during their service in the Yugoslavian army. In 1981, demonstrations were organized in Pristina, which was later followed by massive demonstrations all around Kosovo. The town of Podujevë was locked down at this time, except for the Medical Center. The route near
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#17330936492691224-411: Is 9.6 ̊C. The amplitude is 64.2 ̊C. The annual rate of precipitation is lower than that of Kosovo (784 mm (30.87 in)) with 697 mm (27.44 in) of raining per year. The most humid month is May with 77.5 mm (3.05 in) and the driest month is March with 42.3 mm (1.67 in). The average snow fall days are 26 while days with snow mantle are 48.4. The maximum layer of snow
1326-428: Is Arabic for "Blessed Eid". As it comes after a month of fasting, sweet dishes and foods are often prepared and consumed during the celebration. Muslims typically decorate their homes, and are also encouraged to forgive each other and seek forgiveness. In countries with large Muslim populations, it is normally a public holiday with most schools and businesses closed for the day. Practices differ by country and region. In
1428-430: Is Llapi's most important right branch and it is 32.5 km (20 mi) long, filling 193.6 km2. The Batllava River fills 315 km and it also flows into Llapi . In 1965 a dam 40.5 m (133 ft) high was built in order to form an artificial lake — Batllava Lake , which can handle up to 40 million m of water and was primary built for KEK needs, to be used later for consuming purposes. Podujevë has
1530-449: Is a national holiday. In Kyrgyzstan the day is known as Orozo Ait ( Kyrgyz : Орозо айт ). The local population celebrate in various ways such as by partying, eating and singing. Festivals often feature long distance horse racing and other horse-based sports. People would tend to wear fancy and bright clothes, while people would sing Jaramazan tunes and receive cooked bread, candy or cash in return. Ramazon Hayit or Roʻza hayiti
1632-440: Is a popular meal during Eid al-Fitr in Afghanistan. On the day of Eid al-Fitr, Afghans will first offer their Eid prayers and then gather in their homes with their families, greeting one another by saying " Eid Mubarak " and usually adding " Eidet Mobarak Roza wa Namazet Qabool Dakhel Hajiha wa Ghaziha, " which means "Happy Eid to you; may your fasting and prayers be accepted by God, and may you be counted among those who will go to
1734-559: Is a public holiday in India . The holiday begins after the sighting of the new moon on Chand Raat . On that evening, people head to markets to finish their shopping for Eid, for clothing and gifts, and begin preparing their food for the next day. Traditional Eid food often includes biriyani , sheer khurma , and sivayyan , a dish of fine, toasted sweet vermicelli noodles with milk and dried fruit, among other regionally-specific dishes. Women and girls also put henna on each others' hands. In
1836-590: Is a public holiday in Uzbekistan and widely celebrated. Traditional pastry such as kush-tili, plov and chak-chak are prepared by Uzbek families the day before Eid al-Fitr for consumption. Businesses tend to sell a high range of candies and children's toys during this period. Known as Oraza Ait (Ораза айт) Kazakh Muslims tend to visit each other during the celebration and handing out fried doughnuts such as baursaki to others. However mutton, soup, tea and kymyz (horse milk) are also popular food and drinks during
1938-450: Is also known for its cooperation with Isa Boletini , who, during 1911, operated around this zone. Many soldiers from the villages of Llapi and Gallapi promised their loyalty to Isa Boletini in 1912, in the Bradash pledge. Their goal was to initiate the general Albanian rebellion against Ottoman Rule and they were part of the rebellion until it ended. When the neighbouring countries formed
2040-468: Is celebrated for one to three days, depending on the country. It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid, and a specific prayer is nominated for this day. As an obligatory act of charity, money is paid to the poor and the needy ( zakat al-Fitr ) before performing the 'Eid prayer. The Eid prayer is performed by the congregation in an open area such as a field, community center, or mosque. No call to prayer
2142-421: Is given for this Eid prayer, and it consists of only two rakaʿāt , with a variable amount of takbirs and other prayer elements depending on the branch of Islam observed. The Eid prayer is followed by the khutbah and then a dua asking for God's forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings for all living beings across the world. The sermon also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as
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#17330936492692244-443: Is located along a regional motorway and also has railroad passing through it, which links the area to surrounding regions. Pristina , the capital of Kosovo , is located some 23 km (14 mi) to the south. According to the 2024 census, the municipality has 71,018 inhabitants. The city's population may be higher, as these figures include only the population of the cadastral area of Podujevë, but not some urban neighborhoods of
2346-408: Is popular for locals to buy new clothing, while women would shop for handbags, necklaces and other clothing. For some youngsters Eid nights involve dancing at a club. Children would receive coins of money from locals. In Cape Town , hundreds of Muslims—each with something to share with others at the time of the breaking of the fast—gather at Green Point in the evening of the last day of Ramadan for
2448-525: Is recited. Then, the Imam recites Sūrat al-Fātiḥah and Surat Al-'A`lá and the congregation performs Ruku and Sujud as in other prayers. In the second Rakat , the same above steps (five Takbeers, Sūrat al-Fātiḥah and Surat Al-'A`lá, Ruku and Sujud ) are repeated. After the prayer, Khutbah starts. During the Eid celebration, Muslims greet each other by saying 'Eid Mubarak' , which
2550-427: Is recorded to be 96 cm (38 in), while the month with a maximum of snow mantle days is February with 11.7 days. The length of the day in Podujevë varies significantly over the course of the year. In 2022, the shortest day is December 21, with 9 hours, 1 minute of daylight; the longest day is June 21, with 15 hours, 21 minutes of daylight. Podujevë counts 29,050 acres of forests most of which are located in
2652-518: Is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Adha ). Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan . Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar ; this does not always fall on the same Gregorian day , as the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on when
2754-475: Is the preferred snack during Eid celebrations. In modern times, supermarkets, corporates, and malls compete to attract children during this time via advertising in newspapers and on TV, and by offering special promotions and arranging closed Gargee'an events to market themselves. After the Eid al-Fitr prayer, the people of Jerusalem will decorate the courtyards of the al-Aqsa Mosque with toys for children who come from all Palestinian areas to participate in
2856-503: Is typically marked by a one- or two-day national holiday. Egyptians spend the first day of Eid al-Fitr to gather all family members and celebrate the Eid at public gardens. And also offers Eid Prayers in the Morning at their Local times, which are not same in different areas. Same as Cairo Salah time is not same to Alexandria. It is customary for children to also receive an Eidi , a small sum of money to be spent on activities throughout
2958-410: Is wide from 9 to 12 meters and deep up to 1.2 meters. The river brings an average of 4.9 m (173 cu ft) per second, however, there are considerable variations with the maximum going up to 25 m (883 cu ft) per second. There are other rivers also. Dumnica river is 25.5 km (16 mi) long and fills 87 km and it is used for irrigating. Kaqanolli river
3060-526: Is widely called Korité in Senegal and elsewhere across West Africa . It is a national holiday, celebrated for three days, with families normally having new clothes made for the holiday. Gifts and donations are normally exchanged. In the Ivory Coast , Eid is a large feast among Muslims. The celebration lasts between two and ten days depending on region. In Tajikistan the holiday is known as Idi Ramazon and
3162-426: The zakāt . The sermon of Eid takes place after the Eid prayer, unlike Friday prayer which comes first before prayer. Some imams believe that listening to the sermon at Eid is optional. After the prayers, Muslims visit their relatives, friends, and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations in homes, community centers, or rented halls. As ritual dictates, Sunnis praise God in a loud voice while going to
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3264-730: The Arab states of the Persian Gulf countries , men would typically buy new Kandora (traditional white long robe) or dye their existing Kandoras with walnut oil . Women would wear special clothes for the occasion along with special perfumes and braids. Most majlises would offer fruits, dates , tea or coffee to visitors. Those who live in rural areas tend to celebrate more modestly. Buildings, shops, roads and houses in UAE cities get decorated in bright festive lights. Many shows such as theatres would also occur. In Bahrain , families often celebrate
3366-573: The Balkan League , Albanians felt at risk of being subjugated to these nations. Serbian forces engaged the border region where 16,000 Albanians were placed. The largest battle was fought in Merdare and lasted three days, where the Serbian army had up to 70.000 soldiers. Soon they took Merdare and the war continued in other fronts. From that time on, the region remained under Serbian control. Llapi remained
3468-562: The Dardanians as an Illyrian tribe . The first settlements were built near the rivers. Economic branches were: hunting, animal husbandry, etc. During the Roman occupation, this area suffered a lot of damage, especially the fortified parts. An important center of this time was Vendenisi (now Gllamniku ). In the year 395, this territory falls under the rule of the Byzantine Empire . Towards
3570-583: The Kosovo War (February 1998 – June 1999), the town was the site of the Podujevë massacre , on March 28, in which 14 Kosovo Albanian women and children were executed by Serbian paramilitary forces. Serbian forces reportedly were continuing to burn villages east and southeast of this town as of April 5. Serbian forces allegedly executed 200 Kosovar Albanian men of military age. In addition, Serbian forces reportedly removed ethnic Albanians from their cars and shot them on
3672-713: The League of Prizren , refused to pay taxes to the Ottomans. The Ottomans built a military cantonment during 1892 and 1899 as they detected Serbian Army movements near the border. The Albanian rebellion against Ottomans during 1906 was primarily organized in the Llapi region . Another Albanian rebellion was that of 1910 which also started in the Llapi region. The relationships between the residents and The Sublime Porte were becoming very strained and when Sulltan Mehmed Reshid V came to visit Kosovo and very few Llapi residents were present. Llapi
3774-452: The Ravanica monastery . Ruins of old Serbian monasteries and churches exist at Orlane, Murgula (destroyed in the 15th century), Palatna, Slatina, Svetlje, Rakinica, Metohija (2), Donje Ljupce (destroyed in the 15th century), Gornja Pakastica (destroyed in the 15th century), Brevnik, Braina (3) and graveyards exist in most of these villages. The village of Brevnik had a notable medieval mine, and
3876-628: The common kestrel . And some of the migratory birds are swallows , storks etc. The grass snake ( natrix natrix ), horned viper ( vipera ammodytes ), boletus ( tropidonatus natrix ), vineyard snail ( helix pomatia ), common turtle ( testudo hermanni ) live in the rivers. There are several types of fish, in the Llapi River also, in the upper part it was once quite rich with brook trout ( barbus barbus ) that lives in fast and cold waters, stream catfish, bream, mullet, bream, carp ( cyprinus carpio ), northern pike ( esox lucius ) etc. In Podujevë, there are
3978-541: The Albanik mountains. The source of Llapi considered to be the Pollatë village where the rivers of Murgulla and Sllatinë are joined. In the upper part of it, the river runs through steep places but when it enter Llap's hollow, its speed is moderated. Llapi river is 82.7 km (51 mi) long up to Sitnica river while most of the river passes through Podujevë's territory, in a 61 km (38 mi) length. This river
4080-640: The Beirut waterfront. Other activities include art exhibitions. Ma'amoul and Kahk are popular cookie treats baked and consumed during Eid in Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. In Iraq, kleicha (the traditional snack) and lamb are popular foods. The Iraqi Kurds tend to visit cemeteries to remember their lost ones one day before the festival. After the prayers, Iraqi Kurdish families would gather together for large breakfasts of rice and stew, as well as candies, nuts and caffeinated beverages. In Iran , where
4182-458: The Bulgarian surrender, Bulgarian soldiers killed a lot of people and robbed many places during their retreat. Albanians would later form their own military formations for a short period of two months. The region fell to Yugoslavian Kingdom. In the beginning, the Llapi region had 12 municipalities with 27.084 residents. Later, the number of municipalities was reduced. From 1929 to 1941, Podujevë
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4284-466: The Eid al-Fitr prayer rituals. Many Palestinians go out to visit the families of Palestinian prisoners in Israel , visit the prisons themselves, and visit graves to lay wreaths on them. Palestinians and Jordanians decorate their homes and prepare sumptuous meals for family and friends. They prepare new clothes and shoes for the festival. Eid festivities in Palestine and Jordan may vary culturally depending on
4386-471: The Eid prayer in Eidgah . Children do "Salam" by touching the feet of the elderly members of the family. And elders give them a small amount of money which is known as "Salami" or " Eidi ", which is a major part of Eid happiness for children. Bengali dishes which are rich in flavor like Biryani , Polao , Pitha , Kabab , Korma , Chingri Malaikari , Shorshe Ilish , Payesh , Shirni , Halwa etc. are served by
4488-422: The Eid prayer: Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar. Lā ilāha illà l-Lāh. Allāhu Akbar, Allahu akbar, wa-li-l-Lāh al-ḥamd Recitation ceases when they get to the place of Eid or once the Imam commences activities. The prayer starts by doing niyyah "intention" for the prayer before the takbir is said by the imam . Next, the takbir al- ihram is performed, by saying takbir three times, raising hands to
4590-752: The Eid. Egyptians like to celebrate with others, so the streets are always crowded during the days and nights of Eid. Eid is popularly known as Small Sallah in Nigeria . During the day, people generally greet each other by saying Barka Da Sallah, which when translated means "Greetings on Sallah" in the Hausa language . The celebrations last as long as 3 days. Tunisia celebrates Eid for three days (with preparations starting several days earlier), two of which are national holidays. Special Sweets and biscuits, including Baklava and several kinds of " ka'ak ", marzipan , cookies are made or bought to give to friends and relatives on
4692-476: The French petit four ), and popcorn are baked in large batches to serve to guests and to give to family and friends; dressy Eid clothes are either shopped for or sewn; girls and women decorate their hands and feet with henna ; and parts of the house may even be painted. The night before Eid, the whole household partakes in cleaning the house and yard and setting out the finest bedsheets, table cloths, and decorations. On
4794-610: The Hajj-pilgrimage." Family elders will give money and gifts to children. It is also common practice to visit families and friends, which may be difficult to do at other times of the year. Children walk from home to home saying " Khala Eidet Mubarak " ("aunt happy Eid"), and they receive cookies or Pala . Young girls and women apply henna "tattoo"s on their hands and feet. The older women while applying it too, don't do very complicated designs. The boys and young men in some communities might apply it as well but, with very simple designs like
4896-550: The Ottomans arose when Sultan Abdulmejid I proclaimed the Tanzimat reforms in 1839, which increased taxes and brought about many rebellions in Albanian-pupulated lands. The population of Llapi fought against these reforms and, during 1843, the Ottomans temporarily left Llapi to organize its reoccupation. The rebels gathered many soldiers from the surrounding regions and they beat the Ottomans, taking Pristina and encouraging
4998-572: The Paris Peace Conference defended “the rights of life for the Albanian population.”. From 1912 to 1918, around 8,000 Albanians were forced to leave their lands to migrate to Turkey, while during 1920–1924,280 Albanian families were also forced to leave. In contrast, 420 Slavic families were settled in the territory between 1920 and 1928, and by 1932, 3,474ha of land were given to colonists and 756 houses were built. During World War II, Llapi
5100-414: The Serbian army, led by the Serbian king Peter I , retreated through the Llapi region. During the retreat, war crimes (including robbing, killing and destruction of property) took place. Llapi was later taken by Bulgaria, which, from time to time, organized grain and cattle requisition. Starting from 1916, any people were deported and sent to work in different countries, most of them never returning. After
5202-431: The agriculture was cultivated only for family needs, as it has been considered as a secondary sector, but recently it has begun to be used also for other needs and requests, which could be beneficial and profitable. Other relevant sectors which belong to the agriculture, are: farming, beekeeping, poultry, vegetable, arboriculture, land cultivation, and so forth. Podujevë is especially known for cultivating raspberries, as
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#17330936492695304-572: The bank of a river or under a big banyan tree near the local bazaar. The tradition of Eid procession can be traced back to the Mughal era of Old Dhaka. Bangladesh has the biggest Eidgah, the Gor-E-Shahid Eidgah Maidan . The Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah is a listed archaeological site of the Department of Archaeology and has historical, architectural and heritage values. Sholakia holds the record of
5406-434: The bomb-blast. Kosovo Albanian extremists have been blamed for the attack. After the Kosovo War , the process of establishing a Municipal Assembly began in 2002. Later, on 17 February 2008, Kosovo declared its independence. Podujevë is located in the northeastern part of Kosovo and it is closely connected to the surrounding regions through a network of regional motorways and railways. Just 31 kilometers (19 miles) to
5508-658: The border was blocked, and so was the route to Pristina. Some local police were shot while driving tanks. Thousands of people were imprisoned. Under Serbian control, Albanians were organized into several political parties such as “NDSh”, or Albanian National Democratic Party, the Albanian Youth National Democratic Committee, The Albanian League and others. Demonstrations were organized in March 1989 and 1990. During this period, many workers were fired from their jobs and funding for educational institutions
5610-586: The celebration of Eid al-Fitr. According to certain ahadith , these festivals were initiated in Medina after the migration of Muhammad from Mecca . Anas ibn Malik , a companion of Muhammad , narrated that when Muhammad arrived in Medina, he found people celebrating two specific days in which they entertained themselves with recreation. Muhammad then remarked that God had fixed two mandatory days of festivity: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha . Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on
5712-575: The children. Sri Lankan Muslims like to eat watalappam , falooda , samosa , gulab jamun , sheerkurma , oil cake and other national and regional dishes. In Bangladesh Eid is celebrated with great pomp and festivities. The preparation for Eid in Bangladesh starts from the last quarter of the holy month of Ramadan . The markets and shopping malls become overwhelmed with people. Those who live away from their families for their job or livelihood, they return to their home towns and villages to celebrate
5814-577: The city that are outside the cadastral area. According to the directorate of urban planning and environmental protection, about 31,417 residents live in the urban area, while about 57,082 residents in rural areas. Llap Region , which Podujevë is part of, was inhabited early due to favorable natural conditions. Even though many monuments documenting antiquity have disappeared, some still remain. Such documents are archeological sources such as: foundations of forts, cemeteries, tiles, weapons as well as various denominations. The oldest inhabitants of Llapi were
5916-409: The climate is perfect for its growth. About 56% is arable land used for agriculture. Pastures make up 16% of the agricultural land and the rest is used for vegetables, orchards, vineyards, etc. From the most common minerals extracted for industrial usage are silicates (Si), carbonates (Ch), gravel (Gs), clay (Cl), nickel (Nl), lead (Pb) zinc (Zn) and aluminum (Al). There is no clear data regarding to
6018-417: The day of Eid, men and boys (and occasionally women and girls) will attend the Eid prayer. For the next 3 days, families will then visit each other, extended family, neighbors, and close friends. In these short visits, the baked goods, chocolates, and sweets are served, and often large lunches are prepared for the visiting well-wishers. Children are given gifts, either in the form of toys or money. The holiday
6120-857: The day. kids receive gifts from parents and elderly relatives, usually money or even toys. They also invite close friends and relatives for the Eid dinner. After Eid dinner people love to sing and dance. In Somalia and other Islamic parts of the Horn region , Eid al-Fitr is observed by the Muslim communities. Celebrations marking the event are typically accompanied by elaborate banquets, where special dishes such as xalwo (halwo) and buskut (buskuit) are served. Muslims in Tanzania celebrate Eid al-Fitr, when they normally dress in fine clothes and decorate their homes with lights. Special foods are prepared and shared with family and visitors, while children receive gifts. In Zanzibar it
6222-419: The ears and dropping them each time, except for the last when the hands are folded. The Imam then reads al-Fatihah , followed by another surah. The congregation performs ruku and sujud . This completes the first rak'ah . The congregation rises and folds their hands for the second rak'ah, after which the imam recites al-Fatiha followed by another surah. After this, three takbirs are called out just before
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#17330936492696324-514: The end of World War II, Serbia, Germany and Bulgaria were struggling for control of the town. There were greater numbers of military troops around Podujevë than there were residents. The residents later fled to Pristina in a 5 km convoy during October 1944. Earlier, the Germans gave Jahja Fusha authority of the town. 5,000 Albanian soldiers fought to protect the town against Serbians and Bulgarians alike. The fighting ended on 8 November 1944, after
6426-462: The end of the 9th century, the region of Llapi falls under Bulgarian rule, whose king was Knyaz Boris I . At the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century Byzantine rule weakened. The region includes many Medieval Serbian monuments. In 1355, Emperor Stefan Dušan gave the village of Braina to Mount Athos . In 1381, Prince Lazar gave Orlane (a village in Podujevë) to his endowment,
6528-524: The festival with an eid dinner consisting of quzi or machboos rice dishes, while popular sweets include halwa or khanfroosh (see Bahraini cuisine ). Men typically wear thawbs and women wear abayas , the latter also painting henna on their hands or feet. Saudis decorate their homes and prepare sumptuous meals for family and friends. They prepare new clothes and shoes for the festival. Eid festivities in Saudi Arabia may vary culturally depending on
6630-615: The festival with family members and relatives. In the Chaand Raat children gather at the open field to see the Hilal (crescent moon) of the month of Shawwal . In the occasion of Chand Raat, Bangladesh Television plays the popular Bengali Eid song, O Mon Romzaner Oi Rozar Sheshe . Children makes and exchanges Eid cards. Girls decorate their hands with Mehndi . The Bengali sweet dish, Shemai ( Vermicelli ) are served with Roti or Paratha or Luchi as breakfast in Bangladesh . Then people attend
6732-484: The first rakat at the end of Tilawa , before rukūʿ , and five in the second. Depending on the juristic opinion of the locality, this salat is either farḍ ( فرض , obligatory) or mustaḥabb (strongly recommended). After the salat , Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Fitr in various ways with food being a central theme, which also gives the holiday the nickname "Sweet Eid" or "Sugar Feast". According to Muslim tradition, Muhammad instituted
6834-640: The following morning, Muslims go to their local mosque or Eidgah for Eid Namaz and give Eid zakat before returning home. Afterwards, children are given Eidi (cash gifts) and friends and relatives visit each other's homes to eat and celebrate. In Pakistan , Eid al-Fitr is also referred to as 'the Lesser Eid' ( Urdu : چھوٹی عید , chhoṭī īd , Punjabi : نکی عید , nikkī īd ) or 'Sweet Eid' ( Urdu : میٹھی عید , mīṭhī īd , Punjabi : مٹھی عید , miṭṭhī īd ). People are supposed to give obligatory charity on behalf of each of their family members to
6936-454: The forests live: gray wolf , wild boar , fox , European hare , European hedgehog , etc. Recently, not only in this area, the roe deer has started to appear, which was once quite widespread. There are many species of birds such as the great tit , the rock dove , the great spotted woodpecker , the Eurasian magpie , the common cuckoo , etc. Birds of prey that live are the golden eagle and
7038-466: The guise of it being a punishment for the illegal enrichment of some locals. During 1950–1955, the Yugoslav authorities founded many directorates. When the constitution of 1963 was approved, the municipalities were in a better situation. In 1966, Podujevë had 58,604 citizens. These improvements were ruined by Serbian authorities in 1990. Prior to this, Yugoslavia's five-year plan of 1981-1985 did not offer
7140-523: The hands to the ears whilst reciting the Takbir , saying "Allāhu ʾAkbar", meaning "God is the greatest"). In the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam , there are three Takbirs at the start of the first rakat and three just before rukūʿ in the second rakat . Other Sunni schools usually have 12 Takbirs , similarly split in groups of seven and five. In Shia Islam , the salat has six Takbirs in
7242-823: The holiday. In the predominantly Sunni Muslim culture of Afghanistan , Eid al-Fitr holds significant importance and is celebrated widely for three days. It popularly involves special festivities for children and the youngest members of families. The most common greeting is Akhtar mo Mubarak sha (Eid Mubarak) in the Pashto -speaking community. Afghans start preparing for the Eid al-Fitr festival up to ten days prior by cleaning their homes (called Khana Takani in Dari ). Afghans visit their local bazaars to buy new clothes, sweets, and snacks including Jalebi , Shor-Nakhod (made with chickpeas), Cake wa Kolcha (a simple cake, similar to pound cake). The traditional Bolani (vegetarian flatbreads)
7344-455: The households is between 6 and 7%. The biggest expansion on the economy of Podujevë occurred during the 1980s. At that time, there were 16 social organizations that have developed their economic activities, with altogether 2,500 employees. The beginning of the 1990s is characterized with a growing of private businesses, in particular in trade and services. During the war of 1999 all of these businesses were destroyed by Serbian military forces, so
7446-519: The largest Eid congregation in the world. On the second day of Eid, the longest running magazine show Ityadi airs in Bangladesh Television. The show celebrates the rich Bengali culture and brings education into light. In rural Bengal, folk sports competitions are organised on this occasion of Eid to create festive atmosphere. Eid is a national holiday in Nepal. Nepalese Muslims often consume
7548-410: The lowest is 550 m (1,804 ft), and is located where the Llapi River leaves Podujevë's border to continue in Pristina's municipality. Since its territory is compact, it represents a microgeographical entirety. Podujevë counts several ravines , water springs and rivers. The most notable river is Llapi , the main branch of Sitnica , which runs through the middle of Podujevë, springing from
7650-491: The lowest population density are: Rakinicë (3/km²), Murgull , Bllatë and Tërnavicë (4/km²), Metergoc (5/km²), etc., while Muhazob , Përpellac and Reçicë are not populated. The town has a low ratio of internal migration but a high rate of commuting. The illiteracy rate is lower than 5%. The average years of schooling is 9.0 to 9.2. The labor force is smaller than 40.1%, with an employment rate of 20.1% and unemployment rate of between 45 and 51%. The average size of
7752-481: The most important enterprises include: Construction Armory Factory “FAN”, Brick Factory “Euro Block”, Recycling Enterprise “Plastika”, Factory for processing mushrooms “Agro-Product”, Factory for production of juices “Dona”, Factory for production of juices and vegetable oil “Pajtimi Company”, etc. Trade take an important place in all businesses from the percentage of participation of enterprises and employees with 53%. Considering some strategic elements, as nearness of
7854-564: The needy or poor before Eid day or, at most, before the Eid prayer, allowing for all to share in the joy of Eid. At home, family members enjoy a special Eid breakfast with various types of sweets and desserts, including Kheer and the traditional dessert Sheer Khurma , which is made of vermicelli, milk, butter, dry fruits, and dates. Eid is especially enjoyed by the kids, as they receive money in cash called " Eidi " as gift from their relatives and elders. People tend to get fresh currency notes issued by State Bank of Pakistan with which they give to
7956-666: The new moon is sighted by local religious authorities. The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world. The day is also known as the First Eid or as the Lesser Eid (Arabic: العيد الصغير , romanized: al-ʿĪd al-Ṣaghīr ) by some Muslim communities. Eid al-Fitr has a particular salah that consists of two rakats generally performed in an open field or large hall. It may only be performed in congregation ( jamāʿat ) and features seven additional Takbirs (raising of
8058-473: The night before with chanting the Takbir and lighting lamps. On the day itself, before Eid prayer in the morning, zakat alms for the poor are distributed in the mosques. People gather with family and neighbors in traditional clothing and have a special Lebaran meal. Children are given money in colourful envelopes. Later, it is common for Muslims in Indonesia to visit the graves of relatives to ritually clean
8160-412: The night of the first sighting of the crescent moon. The night on which the moon is sighted is celebrated as Chand Raat in countries like Bangladesh . If the moon is not observed immediately after the 29th day of the previous lunar month (either because clouds block its view or because the western sky is still too bright when the moon sets), then the holiday is celebrated the following day. Eid al-Fitr
8262-559: The north, musicians play Andalusian music accompanied by fast clapping. Eid is an important event for Muslims in Ethiopia , who form the largest Muslim community in East Africa. In Sudan , where 97% of the population is Muslim, preparations for Eid begin the last few days of Ramadan. For days, ka'ak (sugar powdered cookies), bettifour (dry baked goods including dainty biscuits, baked meringues and macaroons—whose name are derived from
8364-568: The occasion is known as Eid-e-Fitr (Persian: عید فطر ), several groups of experts representing the office of Ayatollah Khamenei go to the different zones of the country at the last days of Ramadan to determine the date of Eid. Iranian Muslims take part in the Eid al-Fitr prayer and pay the Zakat al-Fitr . The Eid al-Fitr prayer, and the following sermon, has been led by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran , at Tehran 's Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran ( Mossalla ). The celebration
8466-490: The period of renewal was long and difficult. After the Kosovo war , the private sector was the main bearer of economical development with a continual growth. According to the Businesses Office, there are around 3,972 registered businesses, mostly in trade section. Podujevë is mostly a rural area. Podujevë has extraordinary resources regarding the agriculture field, since there are sufficient lands and water. Historically,
8568-523: The place. During the Austro-Ottoman war , the Austrian army destroyed and robbed the town twice. Later, the region fought against the Ottomans. During the first Serbian Revolt, the Serbian army got into the village of Reçica and killed 30 people, including Demë Ahmeti, an Albanian national hero who is later mentioned in songs. This happened on 28 June 1811, during the feast of Eid . A rebellion against
8670-622: The popular Nepalese dessert sewai (vermicelli pudding) to mark the occasion. It is commemorated throughout the country with large prayers, dinners and social celebrations. Celebration in the Maldives include cultural performances such as fire performances. Eid is known in Indonesia as Hari Raya Idul Fitri, or more popularly as Lebaran , and is a national holiday . People return to their home town or city (an exodus known as mudik ) to celebrate with their families and to ask forgiveness from parents, in-laws, and other elders. Festivities start
8772-403: The population and the remaining 1.1% are other minorities. 98% of residents are Muslim . The highest population density is in the city of Podujevë, where an average of 2,635 inhabitants live in one km². There are also several other settlements with high density such as: Letanc (660/km²), Obrançë (529/km²), Surkish (500/km²), Llugë (444/km²), Gllamnik (405/km²) etc. The settlements with
8874-606: The quantity of these reserves.* There are two companies who use surface mineral resources, one in Murgulla and the other one in Turuqica. After the 1999, the development of the secondary sector or industry is accompanied with the development of small and medium enterprises in the production field. Currently, the industry plays an important role in the economical development of Podujevë. There are 116 industrial buildings with 290 employees. Former public enterprises have been privatized. Some of
8976-526: The region, but one common thread in all celebrations is generosity and hospitality. It is a common Palestinian Jordanian tradition for families to gather at the patriarchal home after the Eid prayers. Before the special Eid meal is served, young children will line up in front of each adult family member, who dispense money as gifts to the children. Jordanians also hang fanous or "Eid lanterns". In Lebanon , many concerts take place during Eid al-Fitr by Lebanese and other Arab superstars. Musicians also perform on
9078-559: The region, but one common thread in all celebrations is generosity and hospitality. It is a common Saudi tradition for families to gather at the patriarchal home after the Eid prayers. Before the special Eid meal is served, young children will line up in front of each adult family member, who dispense money as gifts to the children. Omanis would typically eat foods such as shuwa (slow-cooked lamb) with coffee (see Omani cuisine ). In some places such as Ibri , folklore songs and traditional dancing are often performed. In Yemen, Bint al-sahn
9180-568: The region. Mining activities were also present, especially in Bellasica, which was recognized as one of the most important mining areas in the Balkans. In the defter of jizya in 1485, Llapi had 5,952 Christian families, while in 1488-1489 Llapi had 7,399 households. In the 18th century the Nahije of Llapi was part of Pristina's Sanjak. At this time, Llapi lost many residents due to two plagues that struck
9282-459: The ruku, each time raising hands to the ears and dropping them. For the fourth time, the congregation says Allahu Akbar and subsequently goes into the ruku. The rest of the prayer is completed regularly. This completes the Eid prayer. After the prayer, there is a khutbah. The prayer starts with the Niyyat followed by five Takbirs . During every Takbir of the first rakat , a special Dua
9384-406: The sighting of the moon. The Maghrib (sunset) prayer is then performed in congregation and the formal moon-sighting results are announced thereafter. Eid es-Seghir is the name of Eid al-Fitr among Moroccans . Many families have a tradition of buying new clothes for their children during the holiday. Common food choices for eid dinner include couscous , lamb or beef brochettes and others. In
9486-512: The site of the first affected school from the student poisoning attack that took place in Kosovo. Around 8,000 students were poisoned from this incident. One of the founders and the first commanders of the Kosovo Liberation Army , Zahir Pajaziti , was born in Podujevë. He and his associates began the first actions against Serbian police, before he was caught in an ambush near the village of Pestovë , resulting in his death. During
9588-415: The south lies Pristina , the capital of Kosovo. To the west, Podujevë shares its borders with Obiliq , Vushtrri , Mitrovica and Leposaviq , while its northern and eastern borders share a border with Serbia. Podujevë consists of Llapi's Hollow and the Albanik mountains in the west, and eastern Kosovo's mountains in the east. Llapi's valley is placed between the village of Repa and that of Barileva with
9690-411: The spot. Ninety percent of the buildings in the town reportedly have been burned. On April 19, Serbian forces allegedly used ethnic Albanians as human shields along the road between Podujevë and Pristina. The city was part of the subdivision of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), called ZOLL ( Albanian : Zona Operative e Llapit , lit. 'Operational area of Llapi'). This city became
9792-458: The urban center Pristina , streets with national character, and the others advantages have made the trade sector dominant in the last 10 years. In Podujevë, there are 3,972 businesses registered, and in total 6,726 employees. Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr ( / ˌ iː d əl ˈ f ɪ t ər , - t r ə / EED əl FIT -ər, -rə ; Arabic : عيد الفطر , romanized : ʿĪd al-Fiṭr , IPA: [ʕiːd al ˈfɪtˤr] )
9894-737: The western and northern part of its territory. 17,600 ha are under state control and the rest (11,450) are under private control. Since the woods remain the main warming option of Kosovars, degradation and wood cuts remain a challenge. The trees which are found in this zone include: beech ( fagus sylvatica ), hornbeam ( carpinus orientalis ) and ash-tree. In alluvial lands osier and poplar may be found but other trees are found also. There may be found bushes such as cornel bush ( Cornus Mas ), haw ( crataegus monogyna ), canker-rose ( rosa canina ), elder ( sambocus nigra ), gooseberry ( prunus spicosa ), hazelnut ( corylus avellana ) etc. Fauna has many species that are not only characteristic of these areas. In
9996-485: The women. In rural Bengal, unmarried Bengali girls would draw butterflies on the pithas, which has long been recognised by the Bengalis as a symbol of marriage. Wealthy Muslims in Bangladesh also distribute Zakat alms to the poor people. People visit the house of relatives, neighbour, and friends and greet each other saying " Eid Mubarak " (Happy Eid). People visits Eid fairs to enjoy the occasion. The fairs are arranged on
10098-1444: Was given to Serbian and Montenegrin colonists who would eventually take 62% of infields. Even mosques were controlled by the state. Armed resistance was mostly pushed by Kaçak movements since it was impossible to organize large groups of people. They managed to expel the Serbian colonists, but the consequences were far greater, as in the beginning of 1921 many massacres against the Albanian population would occur. In Sharban, 35 people were killed and 28 houses were burned. In Bellopoja, 40 people were killed and 57 houses were damaged. In Keqekolla, 490 people were killed and 40 houses were burned. In Prapashtica, 1011 people were killed and 80 houses were burned, in Nishevc, 150 heads of cattle were robbed. In Orllan, 14 people were killed, in Kushevica over 12 people were killed, in Repë over 12 people were killed, and in Popovë 573 people were killed and 55 houses were burned. In Velikoreka, 2 houses were burned, while in Gerdoc 27 people were killed and 2 houses were burned. In Lupç, 11 people were killed, and in Lepaja, 5 houses were burned. Justin Godard, at
10200-400: Was halted. This continued for a while, but Albanians had organized private funds themselves so that the education process would not stop. During 1989–1997, 22 people were killed in the region. These actions motivated the Albanian populations to resolve their societal disputes. During 1990–1992, 114 bloodfeud issues and 60 other disputes were resolved. In the 20th of March 1990, Podujevë was
10302-586: Was part of the Morava Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia ; between the two World Wars, Albanians living in the region had no political rights. They were poor and heavily taxed, and corruption was evident in the administration. The main problem, however, was colonization, which Yugoslavia claimed to be agricultural reforms. The Albanian language was not used at all in public administration and schools, Many residents were forced to migrate to Turkey, while their land
10404-496: Was taken by the German army. The residents of Llapi did not submit to Serbian conscription and fled to the mountains. Germany captured Podujevë with an army including two tanks. Under the German administration, this region was called Llapi's nenprefektura. Albanians requested that the authorities unify Albanian-inhabited regions under one administration, but this did not occur. During that time, all of Llapi had 42,942 residents. At
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