Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Believers of Islam all around the world observe fast during this month from dawn to sunset, which consists of of 29-30 days.
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Believers of Islam all around the world observe fast during this month from dawn to sunset, which consists of of 29-30 days.
During, this period, the evening meal Iftaar marks the end of their fast in post sunset. While the morning, Suhur is the last meal that Muslims have before dawn, as they begin their fast.
Eid falls on the first day of the Muslim month of Shawwal.
Before offering their Eid prayers, Muslims pay Zakat (alms) and then often gather at their mosques to complete Salat al-Eid prayers, to have their daytime breakfast after a month long fast.
While India is set to celebrate the festival on July 7, many countries in the world celebrated it on July 6.
1. As the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, let's thank Allah!
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Muslims in the US offer prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr along a street in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo courtesy: Reuters)
2. So, where is my Eidi, CM?
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti gives Eidi to a boy at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar. (Photo courtesy: PTI)
3. How can Eid celebrations be complete without Biryani?
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As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, women of Mexico's Islamic community enjoy their meal. (Photo courtesy: Reuters)
4. A celebration of different kind...
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In Nigeria, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated as Durbar festival. Wherein, the Emir (centre) rides on a horseback along with his entourage and musician through the streets of Kano. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
5. Tight security at several places
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A New York City police officer stands guarding the devotees offering prayers. (Photo Courtesy - Reuters)
6. What about the evening hustle bustle once Ramadan ends?
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Charminar in Hyderabad (India) holds its royal feast on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan. (Photo Courtesy - PTI)
7. Our protectors ask for strength...
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Policemen offer prayers in Jammu, India. (Photo Courtesy - PTI)
8. As the fasting ends, let the feast begin?
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On the eve of Eid, feasting is about to begin as a vendor sells food outside a mosque in Yangon. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
