eid holiday - Sourci
Eid-al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr) is a celebration which means the 'festival of the breaking of the fast' and marks the end of Ramadan when Muslims fast between dawn and sunset.
Eid-al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr) is a celebration which means the 'festival of the breaking of the fast' and marks the end of Ramadan when Muslims fast between dawn and sunset.
Eid-ul-Adha is known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice'. Learn all about this Islamic festival with this KS2 Religious Education guide.
Find out more about one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar, learn what Eid al-Fitr means and how Muslims celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Understanding the Context
Muslims celebrate both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Learn what the two festivals are all about, why they are different and why there are two Eids.
Eid is important because it follows Ramadan - the month of fasting when Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and engaging in any sexual activity during daylight hours.
This week sees Ramadan draw to a close, and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr). How will Muslims all over the world celebrate?
Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan.
Key Insights
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Eid, the festival which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will take place on either Thursday or Friday this week depending on the sighting of the moon with a series of events.
As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, the BBC screens a live service from Bradford.
