What is Eid ul-Fitr?

عيد الفطر

Eid ul-Fitr

Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity",
              Fiṭr means "breaking the fast".
URDU: "Palat kr aaney wali EID"
                          Eid ul-Fitr or عيد الفطر is a celebration held by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan and to thank Allah for the strength he gave them to get through this traditional period of fasting. Eid ul-Fitr lasts three days, and it is sometimes called “Lesser Eid” to contrast it with Aid ul-Adha, or “Greater Eid,” another major holiday for Muslims.

In Arabic, Eid means “festival,” 
and Fitr means “breaking the fast,”
so Eid ul-Fitr is literally a festival for breaking the fast. After the intense religious introspection and fasting of Ramadan, Muslims take Eid as an opportunity to have fun, celebrate their faith, and enjoy the company of friends and family. The festival may also get quite chaotic, with fireworks, and distributions of presents to friends and neighbors, along with happyness





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