Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant festivals of Islam. Celebrated after the holy month of Ramadan, the preparation for Eid have begun in full swing. This is why the word Eid means “the festival of breaking the fast." It also marks the start of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. In India, it is also known as Meethi Eid.
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, which is also the next month of Ramadan. In India, Ramadan started on March 2 with the sighting of the moon, and the month of Ramadan will end only after seeing the Shawwal moon and Eid will be celebrated. This year Eid is likely to be celebrated on March 30 or March 31 in India. However, Ramadan is of 30 days, so this year Eid will be celebrated on April 1, 2025. According to reports, the probability is that the moon will be seen on March 30 and Eid will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
How Is Eid Celebrated?
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival of Islam, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This day symbolizes gratitude, happiness and prosperity for Muslims. One of the most sacred acts on this day in the preparation for Eid is paying Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana), which must be done before the Eid prayer and before the end of Ramadan. Fitrana involves donating food and is mandatory for every self-sufficient adult Muslim.
