What is Eid?
A Day of Celebration
Muslims around the world celebrate two Eids a year: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha.
Eid Al-Fitr
The first Eid of the year is known as Eid Al-Fitr. It marks the end of the month of Ramadan, which is the month in which Muslims fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Fasting in Ramadan is... (read more)
Eid Al-Adha
The second and final Eid celebration of the year is called Eid Al-Adha. It commemorates the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage. Although only pilgrims in Mecca participate in the Hajj fully, Muslims around the world join them in celebrating Eid Al-Adha. Hajj is one of the five... (read more)