Eid–Ul-Fitr & Eid-Ul-Adha

Each Eid festival is marked by the sighting of the new moon

Ramadan - 30 day month of fasting Ramadan ends with a celebration called 'Eid-Ul-Fitr (eed-al-fitter), or the Festival of Fast-Breaking

The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrates the fact that Allah (God) gave Muslims the Qur’an to help them live good lives Qur’an

Arabic script: ‘Love and Peace’

Eid-Ul-Adha – Festival of Sacrifice Abraham – Ibrahim Ishmael – Isma’il The Sacrifice

The Holy Kabah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia – the centre of the Muslim world The Hajj (annual pilgrimage) - 10th day of Dhul Hijjah

On the morning of Eid everyone dresses up in their best clothes and shoes

Girls and women like to decorate their hands with beautiful patterns using mendhi paste (henna)

Special Eid prayers are offered either in a mosque or at home Toronto, Canada Eid Prayers – Regent’s Park mosque, London Muslim lady praying on a prayer mat

When Muslims pray they cover their hair to show their respect for Allah (God) Boys wear hats Girls wear scarves Prayers/ Salah

Charity (zakat) - Thinking of others less fortunate Muslims practice:

After prayers everyone wishes each other a huge ‘EID MUBARAK’ ‘HAPPY EID’

Yummy sweets and desserts are then eaten to mark the occasion

Friends and families like to get together on Eid to celebrate the special day/s

Eid cards, gifts and money are often exchanged

Everyone looks forward to eating lots of delicious food on Eid day, especially after all that fasting!

In Arabia most families like to spend Eid at the races Muslims in India enjoy music concerts whilst

The partying goes on, sometimes all through the night!

Thank you ‘Eid Mubarak’