Eid Al-Fitr

Eid Mubarak!

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid as Ramadan ends

Many Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr today.

This is a three-day celebration that takes place after the month of Ramadan ends, during which Muslims fasted from food and drink, from dawn to sunset.

Eid Al-Fitr means 'The Festival of Breaking the Fast.' It marks the start of the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, Shawwal, and is the first of two Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims.

It is not permitted for any Muslim to fast on the day of Eid as it is a time for celebration.

Much like any other religious celebrations, Muslims prepare for Eid by decorating their homes, preparing plenty of dishes for the three-day celebration, and buying gifts for friends and family.

It is a time of unity and is celebrated by friends and family coming together for food and drinks, giving gifts to each other and dressing up in new clothes.

Eid Al-Fitr always starts with a traditional breakfast feast – a very important meal to mark the end of the holy month of fasting.

After this, Muslims gather together with their families, or in a local mosque, to perform a special congregational Eid prayer.

This festivity also serves as a reminder for Muslims to be grateful for what they have, and to share with those who may be less fortunate.

In the last days of Ramadan, Muslim families are obligated to give donations to help those who are less fortunate.

This is called Zakat Al-Fitr, and reminds everyone that although they are celebrating, they should still be mindful of those who may be struggling and ensure that no one is left out.

On the day of Eid, Muslims will greet each other by saying ‘Eid Mubarak,’ which means ‘have a blessed Eid,’ or ‘Eid Saeed,’ which means ‘Happy Eid.’

Reference: RTE News