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The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr has begun, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It was declared after the new Moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 9 April. What is Eid Eid al-Adha commemorates the event when Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) was about to sacrifice his son for Allah, while Eid al-Fitr is about the end of Ramadan and the blessings that come with it. So, when exactly is Eid Al Fitr this year? The Islamic Calendar and Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid al-Fitr is a celebration which marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims will not only celebrate the end of fasting, but will also thank Allah for the help and strength they were given throughout 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 Muslims around the world will be looking to the skies tonight, in search of the crescent moon that will signal the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. The end of the holy month Muslims around the world will be celebrating Eid - the festival that marks the end of Ramadan - over the coming days. For many, but not all, the sighting of a crescent moon above Saudi Arabia Muslims around the world will be celebrating Eid - the festival that marks the end of Ramadan - over the coming days. For many, but not all, the sighting of a crescent moon above Saudi Arabia This year, Ramadan began on the evening of Monday, April 12 and will end on the evening of Wednesday, May 12 — which then marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. How is it celebrated? Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid Mubarak, marking the joyous end of the holy month of Ramadan. Here’s a glimpse into the festivities and the significance of this religious holiday. Eid al-Fitr, Arabic for “festival of breaking fast," is celebrated over three days at the end of Ramadan through prayer, feasts, parades, gifts, and charitable giving. You can wish a happy Ramadan by simply saying: “Ramadan Mubarak!” Fasting begins at the first light of dawn and ends at sunset. Fasting time will get longer as Ramadan progresses. Approximate timings in 2025 in PA and DE are: Beginning of Ramadan: 5:19 AM until 5:53 PM; End of Ramadan: 5:34 AM until 7:22 PM; About Ramadan: Eid ul Fitr is the culmination of the 30 days of fasting at the end of the sacred month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.During this month, Muslims focus on devotional and spiritual practices to strengthen their connection with God and these rituals include reading the Holy Quran, prayers for fellow Muslims and for the worldwide community for peace, justice Muslim worshippers prepare to take part in a morning prayer on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, on April 21 Eid ul-Fitr, the joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated with great fervor and excitement across the globe. From bustling markets to vibrant streets adorned with lights and decorations, the atmosphere is infused with the spirit of unity and gratitude. 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 - the 10th month of the The holiday marking the end of Ramadan is Eid al-Fitr (or Eid ul-Fitr). It will last one day and is likely to begin on the night of March 30, 2025, per Islamic Relief . In the morning that day, Muslims will gather at mosques worldwide for a community-wide prayer and to greet other Muslims by saying ‘Eid Mubarak’, which means ‘Blessed Eid The holiday marking the end of Ramadan is Eid al-Fitr (or Eid ul-Fitr). It will last one day and is likely to begin on the night of March 30, 2025, per Islamic Relief . There are more than 8 billion people in the world. And about a quarter of them are fasting from sunup to sundown. Every day. For an entire month. It’s Ramadan, and it’s the holiest month of "Eid al-" is often replaced with Eid'l in the country's local English variant. [97] [98] [99] It is also known as Wakas ng Ramadan (lit. "End of Ramadan"), Araw ng Raya ("Feast Day"), or Pagtatapos ng Pag-aayuno ("End of the Fast") in Filipino. It was proclaimed a legal holiday for Muslim Filipinos in 1977 by Presidential Decree No. 1083. Eid al-Fitr, first of two canonical festivals of Islam.Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwāl, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar (though the Muslim use of a lunar calendar means that it may fall in any season of the year).
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