Muslims all over the world will celebrate Eid-ul Fitr.
June 3, 2019, 1:41 pm

Muslims all over the world will celebrate Eid-ul Fitr.

This week, Muslims all over the world will celebrate Eid-ul Fitr .

The religious occasion, which means “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a key date in the Islamic calendar as it marks the end of Ramadan and its month-long fast.

Usually celebrated over three days, Eid ul-Fitr sees Muslims enjoy a large meal following the fast period. The festival is also a time for forgiveness and making amends.

During this time, well-wishers often greet each other by saying "Eid Mubarak" - which means "happy holiday".

With Ramadan currently underway, here's everything you need to know about Eid ul-Fitr.

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, but because the Islamic calendar is lunar the date will vary depending on the moon.

This year Ramadan began on the evening of Sunday May 5, which means Eid ul-Fitr will is expected to begin on Tuesday, June 4.

Eid-ul-Fitr typically lasts for one, two or three days.

The first Eid ul-Fitr was celebrated by Prophet Muhammed with friends and relatives after the victory of the battle of Jang-e-Badr.

To many Muslims, Eid ul-Fitr is an important show of gratitude to Allah for the help and strength he gave them throughout the previous fasting month to help them practice self-control.

A celebration that marks the end of Ramadan and the 30 days of fasting, Eid ul-Fitr is an important religious holiday that is celebrated by Muslims worlwide.

During Eid ul-Fitr, most Muslims will visit a mosque and participate in prayer before sitting down with family and friends for their first daylight meal after fasting.

Another Eid ul-Fitr tradition is known as ‘Zakat ul-Fitr,’ which is the practice of giving money to the poor so those less fortunate can join in the feast.

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