What is Eid al-Fitr and How do Muslims celebrate it?

All over the world, Muslims are celebrating one of the religion’s most important festivals, Eid al-Fitr.

In this article, we are going to explain what this festival is why it is so important in Islam.

You would notice that most Muslim festivals start or end with “Eid”. Eid means “festival” or “festivities”.

The two major Eids in the Islamic calendar are Eid al-Fitr early in the year and Eid al-Adha later on.

Both Eids celebrate events that are significant to Islam.

Eid Al Fitr translates to “the feast of breaking fast”. The fast, in this case, is Ramadan.

Eid al-Adha is the “feast of the sacrifice.” It comes at the end of the Hajj each year.

Eid al-Adha tells the story of a test of faith. The story of Ibrahim being tested by God to sacrifice his son, Ismail.

This Islam festivity is celebrated on the 1st day of the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.

About 2 to 3 days are set aside for the celebration of Eid al Fitr.

Amazing dishes are prepared and shared among children and others who need them.

Homes are decorated with lanterns and flowers and family and friends are invited over to celebrate.

A holiday is also set aside for many countries that are Muslim-dominated.

How will you be celebrating your Eid?

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