What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is one of the most significant holidays in Islam. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
The celebration begins with the sighting of the new moon, signaling the end of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar. As a moveable feast based on the lunar calendar, the date of Eid al-Fitr varies each year in the Gregorian calendar.
In 2025, Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin on the evening of March 30 and end on the evening of March 31, though the exact date may vary depending on the sighting of the moon.