Eid al-Fitr: Significance, history, and celebrations

More than 1.6 billion Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the holiest month of the year in the Islamic calendar. After the morning prayers when people meet they greet with the words 'Eid Mubarak' which means ‘Blessed Eid’. Listen to this audio report for more information…

Muslims hug each other after offering 'Namaz' prayer at Idgah Mosque on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr festival. Source: Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto

Eid is celebrated throughout the world marking the end of the month of Ramadan and fasting period for Muslims.

Special prayers are offered in the morning in large gatherings usually in mosques.

People wear clothes that are made for the festive occasion.

Various types of meals, desserts and sweets are made and served at family gatherings.