When is Eid-ul-Fitr 2024? Know the date, significance and more

Celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, here's all you need to know about Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, from dates to origin, significance, and more.

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Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr) is one of the two major festivals in Islam. Also known as Meethi Eid and the festival of breaking fast, it marks the end of Roza (fast), observed during the whole month of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.

The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is usually observed on the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Hijri (Islamic lunar calendar), which falls right after Ramadan. It’s time for communal prayer at daybreak on its first day.

Muslims worldwide come together for feasts, prayers, and acts of charity during this joyous occasion. Here is all you need to know about Eid-ul-Fitr 2024.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Date and History

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. In 2024, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall around April 10th or April 11th. However, the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies each year based on the sighting of the moon and may vary by one or two days depending on the geographical location.

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Deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and closely associated with the holy month of Ramadan, the origins of Eid-ul-Fitr can be traced back to the early days of Islam, when the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Significance and Celebrations

Eid-ul-Fitr holds profound significance in Islam as it marks the culmination of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth. This festival celebrates the successful completion of a period of self-discipline and devotion to Allah.

It embraces the values of compassion, generosity, and unity, reinforcing the bonds within the Muslim community and reminding believers of the blessings and mercy bestowed upon them by Allah.

Celebrated with great joy and festivity by Muslims around the world, the day begins with a special prayer (Salat al-Eid) held in large open spaces or mosques, where Muslims gather and offer prayers and express gratitude to Allah for his strength and discipline during Ramadan.

Following the prayer, it is customary to embrace and wish each other “Eid Mubarak,” meaning “Blessed Eid,” as families and friends visit each other’s homes, dressed in new or their best clothes, to share festive meals and sweets, especially the traditional Eid delicacies.

Overall, Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and a time of joy, gratitude, and communal harmony, where Muslims worldwide come together in prayer, share festive meals, and extend charity to the less fortunate.

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