The Arabic name Eid al-Fitr translates to ‘festival of the breaking of the fast’ in English. It is celebrated at the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the 10th month of the lunar Islamic calendar.

The festival of Eid is a reward for the Muslims around the world after observing the holy month of Ramadan by fasting from dawn to dusk.The celebration of Eid also marks the anniversary of the Quran being revealed.

Here are 5 interesting facts about the ‘festival of the breaking of the fast’.

1. Breakfast before the special prayer
It is customary to eat breakfast before the special prayer of Eid, as Prophet Muhammad used to eat something sweet before offering his prayers.

2. Public Holiday
In Muslim countries Eid is an official public holiday that lasts for three days.

3. Crescent moon above Mecca
As the crescent moon of Eid appears on different dates in different countries, many Muslim communities celebrate Eid on the day it appears over the sky above Mecca.

4. The Eid prayer
The Eid prayer is different from the regular prayer known as Adhaan. The special prayer can be done anytime between the Ishraq (dawn) and Zawal (midday) prayers.

5. Zakat-ul-Fitr
Muslims usually give a special gift of money to charity also known as Zakat-ul-Fitr which is collected and given to Muslims who are poor or in need.



Happy Eid Mubarak 2017
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