Eid al-Fitr: The Joyful Celebration of Ramadan's End

Mar 29, 2025 Komal Das

Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with prayers, family gatherings, and new clothes, amidst changes in some communities

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In Gaza, this is the second Eid al-Fitr during the Israel-Hamas war, with Israeli strikes and a halt on essential supplies

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The Gaza war has killed over 50,000 Palestinians, while Syria marks its first Eid after the Assad regime, amid violence

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In the U.S., several Palestinian supporters with ties to universities have been detained during the Trump administration's immigrant crackdown

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Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, worship, and charity. It celebrates the feast of breaking the fast

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Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin on or around March 30, with the exact date varying by country and community

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Common Eid greetings are "Eid Mubarak," and in Indonesia, "mudik" is a tradition of traveling home to celebrate with family

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In Malaysia, Eid begins with prayers, visits to graves, and family gatherings with ketupat and rendang. Older Muslims give money in green packets to children

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In Egypt, families celebrate with prayers, visits, and children receive "eidiya" cash gifts. Eid cookies are a common tradition

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In the United States, Muslims come together for prayers and family festivals, featuring activities like face painting and balloon twisting

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