Eid al-Fitr

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Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic festival that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with communal prayers, feasting, charity, and celebration.

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instanceOf Islamic religious festival
public holiday in many countries
religious holiday
alsoKnownAs Eid al-Fitr
surface form: Festival of Breaking the Fast

Eid al-Fitr
surface form: ʿĪd al-Fiṭr
associatedCharity Zakat
surface form: Zakat al-Fitr
basedOnCalendar Islamic lunar calendar
charityObligation Zakat al-Fitr is paid before Eid prayer
childCustom children often receive gifts or money
communalAspect large congregational prayers often in mosques or open fields
culturalVariation customs vary by country and culture
dateVariesBy Gregorian year
duration 1 to 3 days depending on country
economicAspect increased spending on clothes, gifts, and food
emotionalTone joyful and celebratory
familyAspect family gatherings and shared meals
fastingRelation celebrates completion of obligatory Ramadan fast
follows month of Ramadan
foodTradition special sweets and desserts are prepared
greeting Eid Mubarak
Kul 'am wa antum bi-khayr
legalStatus official public holiday in many Muslim-majority countries
liturgicalAct khutbah (sermon) after Eid prayer in many traditions
special Eid salah (prayer)
majorPractice communal Eid prayer
decorating homes
exchanging greetings
feasting
giving charity
sharing sweets and special foods
visiting relatives and friends
wearing new or best clothes
marksEndOf Ramadan
moonSightingRole start depends on confirmed sighting of the Shawwal crescent in many communities
nightBefore known for sighting of the new moon
observedBy Muslims worldwide
occursOn 1st of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar
precedes Eid al-Adha
prohibits fasting on the day of Eid
religion Islam
scripturalBasis rooted in Islamic prophetic tradition (Sunnah)
socialFunction strengthens community bonds
spiritualPreparation follows a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection
symbolizes community solidarity
end of fasting
gratitude to God
spiritual renewal
timeOfDayForPrayer morning

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Bhojpuri people celebratesFestival Eid al-Fitr
this entity surface form: Eid
shalwar kameez associatedWith Eid al-Fitr
this entity surface form: Eid
Bihari associatedFestival Eid al-Fitr
this entity surface form: Eid
Istana Nurul Iman significantEvent Eid al-Fitr
this entity surface form: Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house
Bihari Muslims majorFestivals Eid al-Fitr
Niujie Subdistrict observes Eid al-Fitr
Serahule Muslims celebrates Eid al-Fitr
Eidgah Mosque associatedWithEvent Eid al-Fitr