The Arizona Muslims Alliance hosted the third annual Gilbert Eid festival on March 31. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for Muslims.
The exact date of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, a practice that determines the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Consequently, Eid is expected to fall on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31.
One of two celebratory holidays in the Islamic faith, Eid al-Fitr is when Muslims come together in prayer and celebrate completing Ramadan. The "Festival of Breaking the Fast" is celebrated worldwide during the first three days of Shawwāl, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast, will be celebrated after the end of Ramadan. Here's what to know as Michigan Muslims prepare.
It's a large celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of prayer, fasting, and reflection.
One of the most breathtaking sights during Eid al-Fitr is the gathering of worshippers around iconic landmarks. In Saudi Arabia, hundreds of Muslims congregate at the Great Mosque of Mecca to perform prayers around the Kaaba,
As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan nears to a close, Muslims worldwide are gearing up to begin their annual Eid al-Fitr celebration to commemorate the end of the fast.
The Premier extended his best wishes to Bermuda’s Muslim community during the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. David Burt joined Eid al-Fitr celebrations today at CedarBridge Academy