Eid al-Fitr

American  

[eed uhl-fee-truh] / id əlˈfi trə /

Or Eid ul-Fitr

noun

1. an Islamic festival that begins the day after Ramadan ends.

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Etymology

Origin of Eid al-Fitr

First recorded in 1730–40, Eid al-Fitr is from Arabic ʿīd al-fiṭr “festival of the breaking of the fast”

Example Sentences

We humans eat seven fishes on Christmas Eve, samosas on Eid al-Fitr and maple cookies behind the moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Both sides announced a truce for the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

This year Nowruz should have been even more special, since it coincides with Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Eid al-Fitr is held on the first day of the 10th month of the calendar marking the end of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sundown.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devout Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024