Eid al-Fitr is coming. Here's what you should know about this festival
Eid al-Fitr is coming. Here's what you should know about 'the Muslim festival. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking of the fast." Some Muslims liken the day to "the Muslim version of Christmas." The festival marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset during Ramadan. The holiday begins with a greeting: either "Eid Mubarak" or "Blessed Eid," both of which can be translated to "have a blessed holiday," Here's what you should know about the Islamic holy day: How is Eid celebrated? In the morning, Muslims gather at mosques and prayer areas to perform Eid Prayer and greet each other. The festival is celebrated by visiting friends and relatives, hosting food parties and sharing sweets. Children not only get new clothes and shoes but also receive cash gifts called “Eidi” from their elders a