night Gabriel and the angels descended from heaven: till the morning breaks it is full of blessing. Its eloquent interpreter, and its clearest proof is the Quran, the Word of God, most Gracious. Holy is God who says in the Quran: "This word of God comes down in the month of Ramazan." This is a guide for men, a distinguisher between right and wrong. O Believers, in such a month be present, obey the order of your God and fast; but let the sick and the travellers substitute some other days on which to fast so that no days be lost, and say: "God is great!" and praise Him. God has made the fast easy for you. O Believers, God will bless you and us by the grace of the Holy Quran. Every verse of it is a benefit to us and fills us with wisdom. God is the Bestower, the {252} Holy King, the Munificent, the Kind, the Nourisher, the Merciful, the Clement."[259] "The assemblies of the ladies on this 'Id are marked by all the amusements and indulgences they can possibly invent or enjoy in their secluded state. Some receiving, others paying visits in covered conveyances; all doing honour to the day by wearing their best jewellery and splendid dress. The Zanana rings with festive songs and loud music, the cheerful meeting of friends, the distribution of presents to dependents, and remembrances to the poor; all is life and joy, cheerful bustle and amusement, on this happy day of 'Id, when the good lady of the Mansion sits in state to receive presents from inferiors and to grant proofs of her favour to others."[260]