Eid ul-Fitr is often abbreviated to just Eid. It is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning 'festivity', while Fitr means 'to break the fast'. The date that it is celebrated is determined by the new moon.

In 2010 Eid ul-Fitr is on the 9th September.

What is Ramadan?
Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the month in which the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims do not eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset.

The Muslim year is a lunar (moon) year, so Ramadan moves forward by 10 or 11 days each year.
In 2010 Ramadan starts on the 11th August.

Muslims believe fasting teaches a person patience, sacrifice and humility. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds.

Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr.
At Eid ul-Fitr, Muslms get up before sunrise. They have a bath and put on new clothes, then they go to mosque and pray until the sun rises. After prayers they enjoy celebrating with family and friends.

Eid ul-Fitr is also a time for remembering people in need and Muslims give gifts of food or money to help the poor.

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