Eid al Fitr (pronounced Eed al Fitar) is also known as the Festival of breaking the Fast.
It is an important Religious Holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world, marking he end of Ramadan - a period of fasting, during which Muslims dedicate themselves to their faith and draw closer with God.
The dates of the festival are not always the same each year, as they fall in line with the lunar calendar. This year, Eid al Fitr will fall on 3rd or 4th May 2022.
Typically, Muslims around the world will begin the day with early morning prayers in a Masjid (Mosque). After the prayers Muslim will greet each other embrace with the phrase 'Eid Mubarak', which translates as 'Blessed Eid.'
The day continues with families getting together and preparing food and some Muslims decorate their homes with lanterns and flowers. It is a time to meet and greet family members and the elders within the community; give back to charity under one of the five pillars of Islam (known as ZAKAAT).
The Quran says:
"Believe in Allah and his Messenger and give charity out of the substance that Allah has made you heirs of. For those of you who believe and give charity-for them is a great reward."
