Facts About Eid-ul- Fitr

As we know, Eid ul-Fitr is a big day for all moslems around the world. They also called as a 'Victory Day' after 30 days fasting in Ramadan (recomended : What is Ramadan?).

Bellow you can find facts about Eid ul-Fitr,

• Eid ul-Fitr is end of Ramadan.
• Eid ul-Fitr follows the blessed month of Ramadan and falls in the first 3 days in the month of Syawal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.
• It begins with the sighting of the new moon.
• Fasting is forbidden on this day.
• There is special Eid prayer in the morning.
• Prior to the start of the prayer, every muslim must pay zakatul-fitr an alms for the month of Ramadan. This money charity goes to the local needy people so that they can make Eid purchases.
• Eid ul-fitr is one of two holidays in Islam, the other being Eid ul-adha which comes in the 12th month.
• It is a day of celebration to mark the end of a whole month of fasting.
• Its a day of joy and everyone gives gifts to one another if they can.
• Eid ul-Fitr celebrated only once in a year.