Eid-al-Fitr, (also written and pronounced as Eid-ul-Fitr) is the first of two Eid of the Islamic (lunar) calendar year. It rounds off the month of Ramadan, which Muslims observe every year to acknowledge Allah’s revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.ﷺ. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal (the 10th month). It falls approximately 11 days earlier than the one the previous year when following the Gregorian (solar) calendar.

Eid-al-Fitr is regarded as a time to celebrate, with Muslims gathering their friends and family to show gratitude toward Allah following the previous month of reflection. The holiday serves as a great reminder for Muslims to be grateful for what they have and to share with those who may be less fortunate.

“Believe in Allah and his messenger, and give Charity out of the (substance) that Allah has made you heirs of. For those of you who believe and give Charity – for them is a great reward.” This is also called Fitrana = £3 – £5 per person