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Muslim girls carry torches during a parade to celebrate the eve of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, Indonesia 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 At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world break their fast and celebrate their accomplishments in Eid al-Fitr. When Is Eid Al-Fitr? Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal, which means "To Be Light and Vigorous" or "Lift or Carry" in Arabic. What’s Eid al-Fitr? It’s an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devout Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. 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). 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 Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders — including conflicts and political turmoil — can become part of the focus of the month’s 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. Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. 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 one Eid al-Fitr is celebrated during the first day of Shawwal, the Islamic month 10. Significance of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is a celebration of happiness, thanks, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr is when Muslims are grateful to Allah for giving them the energy to complete Ramadan and for the gift that they have accumulated during the holy month. It Editor’s note: Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s principal festivals, will be celebrated April 9, 2024, according to the Fiqh Council of North America.At the middle of June, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the 10th month in the Islamic calendar. (Ken Chitwood is a Ph.D. candidate in religion in the Americas and global Islam at the University of Florida. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr The holy month of Ramadan begins on the evening of Sunday 10 th March and ends on the evening of Tuesday 9 th April. This involves Muslims fasting in daylight hours and not eating or drinking for potentially up to 16 hours per day. Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) Find the date for Eid al-Fitr 2014 in the multifaith calendar. The festival begins with the first sighting of the new moon © Like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr begins with the first sighting of the new moon, so usually Muslims have to wait until the night before Eid to verify its date. If the new moon is not visible, the month Eid al-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ʻĪd al-Fiṭr), also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (ṣawm). This religious Eid (Muslim religious festival) is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday The origins of Eid al-Fitr trace back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the 7th century. After migrating to Medina, the Prophet noticed locals celebrating two festival days, which inspired the establishment of two Islamic holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Islam; Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr; Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Every year, Muslims spend an entire month fasting during daylight hours. Learn more about the observance of Ramadan and the holiday that follows its completion, Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking). Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.
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