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Eid al-Fitr
The Festival of Breaking the Fast — celebrating the end of Ramadan.
📅 March 20 – 3 days🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major Islamic holidays, marking the joyful end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Muslims celebrate the spiritual growth achieved through fasting, prayer, and reflection.
✦ How It Is Observed
Eid prayer in congregation, zakat al-fitr (charity given before the prayer), festive meals with family and community, new clothes, visiting loved ones, exchanging gifts.
✦ Sacred Text
“The month of Ramadhan is that in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and the criterion. So whoever sights the new moon of the month, let him fast it.”
— Quran 2:185 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.