Eid ul Fitr 2021: Date And Significance Of This Great Muslim Festival

Eid ul Fitr 2021: This year, Eid ul Fitr is likely to be celebrated on May13 but the exact date will be decided after the sighting of the moon

Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk. This year Eid ul Fitr is likely to be celebrated on May 13 but the exact date will be decided after the sighting of the moon of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Eid ul Fitr is also known as the 'festival of breaking the fast' One of the biggest festivals of the Muslims, Eid ul Fitr is celebrated for three days in most Muslim countries but this year there are restrictions in place due to the surge in Covid infections. Eid celebrations will be low-key. Eid ul Fitre - a festival of charity, a festival for self-introspection and gratitude - it has a deep spiritual significance for all. The festival is all about sharing happiness, prayers and good food. Muslims believe that god rewards all who diligently fast during the month-long Ramadan. Believers also thank Allah for giving them the opportunity and the strength to fast during Ramadan. On Eid ul Fitre, Muslims start the day with special Eid prayers. After that it's time for Eid greetings and people wish each other Eid Mubarak.