<p>Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most culturally significant festivals among Muslims around the world. It marks the end of <a href="https://mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/article/ramzan-2025-sanjeev-kapoor-shares-three-unique-recipes-through-this-podcast-23504865" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Ramzan</strong></a>, the holy month of fasting. The occasion is also called &lsquo;Ramzan Eid&rsquo;.</p>
<p>The occasion is a time for reflection and celebration, as people observe it with prayers, feasts and family time.</p>
<h2><strong>Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 date</strong></h2>
<p>Eid-ul-Fitr is observed on the first day of Shawwal &ndash; the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.</p>
<p>The festival does not fall on a fixed date according to the Gregorian Calendar, as its observance depends on the lunar cycle.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/photo/in-photos-muslim-devotees-celebrate-eidulfitr-2024-around-the-world-in-bangladesh-dhaka-iran-indonesia-qatar-100205/1" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Eid-ul-Fitr 2025</strong></a> is likely to fall on Monday, March 31 or Tuesday, April 1 in India and other South Asian countries. The exact date will depend on the moon sighting.</p>
<h2><strong>Eid-ul-Fitr significance</strong></h2>
<p>During Ramzan, Muslims observe a fast from dawn to dusk each day. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of this holy month, and holds immense religious significance. The festival also represents new beginnings, and is a time of spiritual renewal and community bonding.</p>
<h2><strong>Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations</strong></h2>
<p>The festival is celebrated enthusiastically by Muslims around the world, although specific rituals may differ in each region. Here are some common practices and celebrations observed on Eid-ul-Fitr:</p>
<p><strong>Special prayers:</strong> Special Eid prayers, called Salat al-Eid, are held in mosques and open grounds. These form a significant part of the celebration.</p>
<p><strong>Zakat-ul-Fitr:</strong> Muslims are encouraged to do Zakat al-Fitr &ndash; a charitable donation to the less fortunate members of the community, to enable them to join in the festivities.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Family and community bonding: </strong>This forms the basis of Eid celebrations. Families and friends unite and observe the festival together, exchanging gifts and enjoying festive delicacies.</p>
<p><strong>Feasting: </strong>The celebration is incomplete without special Eid dishes. To commemorate this festival, several traditional food items are prepared across cultures and countries.</p>
<p>People also don new clothes, and decorate their homes to bring in the festival.</p>
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