Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, according to Britannica. It is celebrated with an Eid namaz (morning prayer), visits to friends, gift-giving, charity and food.

In Gaza, this will be the second Eid al-Fitr to fall during the Israel-Hamas war. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza by launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds of people.

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar. Eid is not on the same date every year.

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday that is deeply tethered to my childhood, as I grew up in Damascus, Syria. The three-day celebration marks the end of Ramadan, the fasting month for Muslims.

This year, the first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around March 30; the exact date may vary among countries and Muslim communities. What are some common Eid greetings?

This year, the first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around March 30; the exact date may vary among countries and Muslim communities. What are some common Eid greetings?

This year, the first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around March 30; the exact date may vary among countries and Muslim communities. What are some common Eid greetings?

Eid al-Fitr is the celebration after this period of restraint. The celebrations begin with prayers at dawn, which usually take place at a mosque.

The first day of Shawwal brings Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Imagine explaining to your boss that you need a day off, but you are not sure if Eid is going to be on Sunday or Monday.