Eid al-Fitr

Islam · celebration · Ramadan · worldwide

Marks the End. Eid al-Fitr happens on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and celebrates the finish of Ramadan, an entire month when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.

One of Two Major Holidays. Eid al-Fitr is the first of Islam's two biggest festivals, with the second being Eid al-Adha. Both are celebrated with special prayers, gatherings, and meals.

Celebrated Worldwide. Millions of Muslims all around the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr together, making it one of the most important Islamic celebrations of the year.

Different Names Everywhere. In different countries and languages, Eid al-Fitr goes by many different names, but they all celebrate the same joyful occasion of breaking the fast.