Learn about this important Islamic celebration

Eid al-Fitr is a special occasion for Muslims and is a time for celebration with family and loved ones. It marks the end of Ramadan and can last for up to 3 days.

When is it?

Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on either 19th or 20th March, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.

What does 'Eid al-Fitr' mean?

The word Eid translates to "the festival of breaking the fast", marking the end of Ramadan, in which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. It's a day of joy and celebration for fulfilling their duties to Allah by abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours. 

How is it celebrated?

Eid is a time for celebration with family and loved ones. Most of all, it is a period of rest and good tidings! 

• Pray Eid Prayer: Every Muslim is encouraged to pray Eid prayer with their fellow Muslim community to thank Allah. 
• Take a different route to and from Eid prayer: It is the Sunnah of the Prophet to travel to the Eid prayer using one route and return home using a different direction. 
• Wear your best clothes and perfume: This is a day that all are encouraged to wear their best clothes, smell good and gather together in community to bring in the celebration.
• Share gifts and good tidings.

Everyone shares hugs with their family and friends and greets them with "Eid Mubarak", meaning "blessed festival" in Arabic.

What is Zakat al-Fitr?

Between sunset on the last day of fasting and before Eid prayer the next morning, Muslims with an income are obligated to give a charitable donation - Zakat al-Fitr. This donation is meant to cover the costs of one's meal.

If you don't celebrate Eid don't worry. Understanding other people's cultures and traditions is how we bring everyone together.

Eid Mubarak  🎊