Eid al-Fitr (/ ˌiːd əl ˈfɪtər, - trə / EED əl FIT-ər, -⁠rə; Arabic: عيد الفطر, romanized: ʿĪd al-Fiṭr, IPA: [ʕiːd al ˈfɪtˤr]) is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Adha).

Jan 3, 2025 · A canonical festival of Islam, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr is a time of official receptions and private visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited.

Apr 10, 2024 · Eid-al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'. It is one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month where Muslims refuse...

May 11, 2021 · Also known as the “Lesser Eid,” Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. An occasion for special prayers, family visits, gift-giving and charity, it takes place over...

Apr 9, 2024 · There are two major eids in the Islamic calendar per year – Eid al-Fitr earlier in the year and Eid al-Adha later. Eid al-Fitr is a three-day-long festival and is known as the "Lesser" or...

Eid al-Fitr, often shortened to “Eid,” is a joyous celebration traditionally lasting three days. Muslims mark the occasion with private and community events such as communal prayer (salat), parties, preparing and eating special foods, giving gifts, wearing new …

Apr 9, 2024 · Eid al Fitr is also known as alʿEīd al ṣaghīr(The smaller Eid) and 'The sweet Eid, and The Second Eid.' Unlike its counterpart or Eid al Adha, Eid al Fitr is not associated with grand sacrifices but is a sweet culmination of a month’s worth of personal sacrifices made by fasting.

Apr 23, 2020 · Eid al-Fitr or the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" is one of the most celebrated of all Muslim holidays, observed by 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. During the entire month of Ramadan , Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making.

Apr 10, 2024 · What is Eid al-Fitr? Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking the fast". It takes place the day after the new Moon is seen at the end of the month of Ramadan, and marks the start of Shawwal...

As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims all over the world will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr). Eid marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, as well as...