Celebrate... Eid al-Fitr

Posted 10/04/24

This year, Eid al-Fitr (the end of the holy month of Ramadan) will be celebrated on the night of the 9th, 10th or 11th of April 2024 (depending on the lunar month), after the month long dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan.

We would like to wish Eid Mubarak to all of CTSI's Muslim members and colleagues around the country - and around the world.

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What is Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr (or, sometimes, Eid ul-Fitr) literally means 'Holiday of Breaking the Fast' is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Adha in June).

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. It falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic Calendar - which is why it varies from year to year, depending on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities. It is also known as 'Lesser Eid' or is simply referred to as Eid.

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Why do people say Eid Mubarak?

Eid Mubarak is an Arabic term, that is now used by Muslims all over the world, as a greeting on Eid al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan). Literally, it means 'Blessed feast/festival'. And, while the greeting is not a religious obligation, it is an important cultural tradition.

Eid Mubarak everyone!

 

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Want to Learn More?

Watch this video from the BBC's children's channel, CBBC, about the importance of Eid al-Fitr to young Muslims in the UK:

And 7 Things You Should Know about Ramadan:

 

 

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