Festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Eid al-Fitr
Last updated 2011-09-01
Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal)
Find the date for Eid al-Fitr 2014 in the multifaith calendar
The festival begins with the first sighting of the new moon ©
The first Eid was celebrated in 624 CE by the with his friends and relatives after the victory of the battle of Jang-e-Badar.
Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking for the help and strength that he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practise .
The festival begins when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky.
Muslims in most countries rely on news of an official sighting, rather than looking at the sky themselves.
The celebratory atmosphere is increased by everyone wearing best or new clothes, and decorating their homes.
There are special services out of doors and in mosques, processions through the streets, and of course, a special celebratory - eaten during daytime, the first daytime meal Muslims will have had in a month.
Eid is also a time of forgiveness, and making amends.
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