Eid al-Fitr 2025: A Time for Unity, Joy and Generosity
What is Eid-al Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is a religious holiday that Muslims around the world celebrate to mark the end of Ramadan. It is a joyous day that includes prayers, feasts and gift-giving with friends and family.
What is the Significance of Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is a day of gratitude and celebration, marking the end of a month of fasting, spiritual reflection, and supplication. It offers Muslims an opportunity to strengthen their faith and spirituality while promoting community unity and charitable giving.
How is the Date of Eid Determined?
The celebration is determined by the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon is sighted. If the moon is sighted on the 29th of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is the next day. If the moon is not sighted on the 29th of Ramadan, then Ramadan lasts 30 days, and Eid al-Fitr begins the following day.
When is Eid 2025?
This year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on Sunday March 30, 2025, or Monday March 31, 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon.
How is Eid al-Fitr Celebrated?
Eid al-Fitr celebrations can vary by culture and family traditions. Most Muslims begin their day performing ghusl and eating a meal before attending the mosque for Eid salah. It is a time where Muslims dress up and share sweets and gifts with their family and friends. Many choose to celebrate by engaging in charity work, ensuring that vulnerable communities can also enjoy the spirit of this joyous occasion.
What is Zakat-al Fitr?
Zakat al-Fitr provides those who fast with the means of making up for their mistakes during the month of Ramadan. It ensures the poor can celebrate Eid al-Fitr with the rest of the Ummah.
To learn more about Zakat-al Fitr, see our Zakat al-Fitr: A Small Act with a Big Impact blog.
Spread the Joy of Eid
Share the joy of Eid by giving an orphaned or disadvantaged child an Eid gift. Your generosity will help bring smiles to children in need and allow them to experience the happiness of Eid alongside their families.
