What is Eid al-Fitr? Muslim holiday, end of Ramadan explained
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Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan depends on the sight of the moon. Here's what to know about the Muslim holiday.
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is almost over, which means that Eid al-Fitr is coming soon.
Millions of Muslims around the world every year observe Ramadan, a period of prayer, reflection and abstinence that coincides with the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
At the end of that month – during which Muslims do not eat or drink at all during the daylight hours – they get to break their fast and celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Eid al-Fitr is one of two Eid holidays that Muslims celebrate each year. The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.
The exact timing of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sight of the moon. Many Muslims follow guidance set by officials in Muslim-majority countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan depends on the sight of the moon. Here's what to know about the Muslim holiday.
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