Unfortunately, for many of us, Eid has been reduced to new clothes, food, and entertainment. In reality, however, the significance of Eid, as described in the Qur’an and Hadith, is far deeper and more profound.

Some common Eid blessings are: “Eid Mubarak,” (pronounced ‘Eed Mu-ba-rack’, which means “Have a blessed Eid”) or “Blessed Eid”, and “Happy Eid”. A traditional response might be “Khair Mubarak”, which wishes goodness on the person who greeted you.

Indonesian Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti called on Muslims to conclude Ramadan by achieving self-purity during a sermon at the Eid

Sahar Khalil says it feels wrong to be celebrating Eid at a time when her family and friends are homeless A food stallholder says she does not want to celebrate the festival of Eid this weekend because she is worried about family and friends caught up in the fighting in Lebanon.

Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a major religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.