Eid-ul-Fitr

/ ˈiːdʊlˌfiːtə /

noun

1. an annual Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, involving the exchange of gifts and a festive meal

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eid-ul-Fitr¹

from Arabic id ul fitr festival of fast-breaking

Example Sentences

“In order that the Mujahideen again provide a peaceful and secure atmosphere to our compatriots during Eid-ul-Fitr so that they may celebrate this joyous occasion, all Mujahideen ... are instructed to halt all offensive operations,” Mohammad Naeem, a Taliban spokesman, said on Twitter.

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Khan has been criticized for downplaying the severity of the pandemic, refusing to close down mosques particularly since the start of Islam’s fasting month of Ramadan which ends in two weeks with the holiday of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Back at the kolba, on the first of three days of Eid-ul-Fitr celebration that followed Ramadan, Jalil would visit Mariam and Nana.

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Speaking at the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at the end of Ramadan, he said parents and imams who perform the ceremonies would also face prison.

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The end of Ramadan is marked by 'Eid-ul-Fitr', the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.

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