What is Eid ul-Fitr?

	A special prayer is part of Eid ul-Fitr, the "fast-breaking festival" celebrated after Ramadan ends.

A small sliver of the moon is seen in the dark night sky. Eid is here!

Eid ul-Fitr (EE dul FEET er) signifies the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims everywhere fast from sunrise to sunset—no food, no water, no arguing, no backbiting. On Eid day the fast ends. At dawn Muslims pray to ask God for his forgiveness, to seek his assistance in their lives, and to thank him for their holy book, the Qur’an. Everywhere, Muslims dress in their best clothes and celebrate with friends and family. Children receive presents, and special foods are prepared.

People greet each other with “Eid Mubarak!” which means “Happy and blessed Eid!” No Muslim goes hungry on this day, for a special offering, the zakat, has been collected to feed the needy. Eid means celebration, and Eid ul-Fitr is the most joyous occasion of the Muslim year!