Eid-Ul-Fitr 2024: Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated by the Muslim community across the world. Eid-Ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid marks the end of Roza (fast), which is observed during the month of Ramadan. On Eid-Ul-Fitr, Muslims thank Allah for giving them health and resistance during Ramadan. This festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the month that comes after Ramadan in the Hijri calendar. The beginning of any lunar Hijri month differs according to the new moon sighting by religious authorities. The Muslim community also observes Eid-Ul-Adha, which follows soon after Eid Ul-Fitr.
Eid-Ul-Fitr 2024: Date and Time
Eid-Ul-Fitr is expected to start on 2nd May 2024 and will end on 3rd May 2024. However, the actual date may vary as per the sighting of the moon. Eid-Ul-Fitr signifies the end of fasting from dawn to dusk throughout Ramadan and the Shawwal month’s beginning.
Eid-Ul-Fitr: History and Significance
It is believed that Prophet Muhammad got the first revelation of the Holy Quran during the Ramadan month. Eid-Ul-Fitr is also a celebration of having a successful month of fasting, praying, and refraining from all negative thoughts, actions, and words.
Eid-Ul-Fitr: Celebrations
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr by taking part in prayers that are followed by a sermon soon after dawn. People wear new clothes, give Zakat or alms to the poor, distribute sweets, and eat a variety of dishes such as Haleem, Biryani, Nihari, Seviyan, and Kebabs.