Eid al-Fitr
Americannoun
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
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His family and friends gathered there for Eid al-Fitr.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 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, which means "the festival of the breaking of the fast", begins when a new moon is sighted in the evening sky.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Likewise, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, capped by the three-day Eid al-Fitr feast, was a sad, low-key affair for Palestinians.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
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