Eid al-Fitr celebrates the completion of Ramadan—a holy month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection—for Muslims world around. This study looks at the meaning of Eid al-Fitr and the practices related with its celebration.
Eid is what?
Arabic’s “Eid” is “festival,” or “feast,” but it is also more often connected with rejoicing. Two main Eids commemorated in Islam by Muslims worldwide are Eid al-Fitr, “the festival of breaking the fast,” and Eid al-Adha, “the festival of sacrifice.”
Know Eid al-Fitr.
Often called the “Smaller Eid,” eid al-fitr marks the completion of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. By contrast, Eid al-Adha celebrates the end of Hajj, the holy pilgrimage, and happens on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah.
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated how?
Celebrated with family, friends, and the community, Eid al-Fitr is a happy event. Over three days, it is shown including several customs and religious beliefs like:
Conducting the Eid prayer is a unique communal prayer observed in open areas or mosques.
Dressing in one’s best: choosing fresh or neat clothing and smelling well.
Changing gifts and greetings helps to spread delight by means of presents and kind wishes.
Making Du’a (prays) and completing Sunnah deeds of devotion helps one engage in worship and supplications.
Why is Celebrated Eid al-Fitr?
Celebrating faith and thankfulness, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of a month of self-discipline and dedication. Muslims are required to provide Zakat al-Fitr, or food or money, to those in need prior to the Eid prayer, thus it’s also a time of charity.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2025?
Depending on the moon’s sighting, Eid al-Fitr is predicted to be held on March 29 or March 30 in 2025. This day starts Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. source islamicreliefcanada
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